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SM05 SXO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,440 mi
Last recorded108,440 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 SXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,440 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 106,362 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,181 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 104,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 101,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,293 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,496 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,865 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,865 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,655 miles

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

o/s/f tyre showing signs of its age

wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre showing signs of its age

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,836 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,048 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 40,046 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

gearbox dipstick tube cover missing.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,565 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 26,565 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs have corrioson on braking face

engine oil leak from n/s lower front

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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SM05 SXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM05 SXO, 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 SM05 SXO registered?

SM05 SXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is SM05 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 SXO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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