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SL 8862

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,838 mi
Last recorded66,838 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL 8862
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,838 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,728 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,137 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,767 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,716 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,566 miles

Front tyres slight cracking / perishing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,679 miles

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

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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SL 8862 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SL 8862, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL 8862 registered?

SL 8862 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SL 8862 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL 8862 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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