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SO54 GUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,311 mi
Last recorded27,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 GUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 27,311 miles

Underbody coated in wax oyl including brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2025 27,294 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 27,270 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 24,632 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 23,653 miles

Nearside wiper is deteriorated but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Offside wiper is deteriorated but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 31 May 2016 23,179 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,082 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,863 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 21,851 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,936 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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SO54 GUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO54 GUC, 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 SO54 GUC registered?

SO54 GUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is SO54 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 GUC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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