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SL05 MAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 120,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 118,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 112,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,053 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 33,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,631 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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SL05 MAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL05 MAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL05 MAT registered?

SL05 MAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SL05 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 MAT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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