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SS04 CSS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,783 mi
Last recorded53,783 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS04 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,783 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 53,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,583 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 53,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr subframe front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all suspension strut pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,875 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 45,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,795 miles

All level rods seized

Headlights and mirror repeaters condensated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shocker ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lights flickering when operated

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 42,856 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe, rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,355 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,927 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 39,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside to outside (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,709 miles

front tyres cracking in treads&wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge&cracking in treads

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracking on both rear tyres outer walls

n/side front tyre cracking in tread

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking in tread

Fail 2 Dec 2013 34,904 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

cracking on both rear tyres outer walls

n/side front tyre cracking in tread

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking in tread

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,147 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked in tread but not showing cord.

offside front tyre cracked in tread but not showing cord.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 29,761 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,880 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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SS04 CSS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SS04 CSS, 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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SS04 CSS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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