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T15 SRV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,026 mi
Last recorded55,026 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 SRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,026 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,005 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 55,003 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,802 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,613 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 54,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,482 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 54,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,354 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 45,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 37,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 30,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,384 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 9,460 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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T15 SRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T15 SRV, 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 T15 SRV registered?

T15 SRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is T15 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T15 SRV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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