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SN05 PPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,629 mi
Last recorded50,629 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 PPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,629 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 50,629 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on to o/s manifold smoking during emission test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 47,785 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 47,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 45,855 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,331 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 43,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,554 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,582 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,233 miles

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

surface rusty on both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2011 17,749 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracking on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2010 17,204 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 17,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,629 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,939 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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SN05 PPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SN05 PPY, 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

How do I check the history of SN05 PPY?

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What year was SN05 PPY registered?

SN05 PPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is SN05 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 PPY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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