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SL05 MCD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,643 mi
Last recorded74,643 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 74,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 74,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,171 miles

Nearside Front and o\s\f suspenion outer bellow covers\dust covers are split\deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,170 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit additional battery fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected corroded (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess gaitor broken suspension works (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess gaitor broken but suspension works (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

full underbody cover

headlamp level sensor warning on dash h/l aim is ok

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,370 miles

255/45/19

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wipers starting smear

Fail 5 Sep 2019 72,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

255/45/19

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wipers starting smear

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wear and perishing n/s rear tyre 255/45/17

wear o/s front tyre 255/45/17

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 May 2017 69,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

wear edges both front tyres 255/45/17

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

wear o/s front inner rack end

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,589 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,654 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,335 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)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2009 40,228 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 3 Mar 2008 32,080 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 MCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MCD, 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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SL05 MCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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