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T17 LLL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,024 mi
Last recorded54,024 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 LLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,024 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 53,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,642 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 50,137 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 46,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 44,958 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 37,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,805 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 33,787 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,613 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,163 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre ( tyre was flat has now been pumped up )

Pass 10 May 2010 24,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,194 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 20,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,446 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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T17 LLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T17 LLL, 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 T17 LLL registered?

T17 LLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is T17 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T17 LLL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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