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T1 LWH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,911 mi
Last recorded74,911 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 LWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 74,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 73,735 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 70,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm outer bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 59,727 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,632 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 59,332 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 58,362 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,303 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,899 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Undertrays fitted obscuring views of some components

Pass 28 May 2016 56,319 miles

nearside rear jacking block missing

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,924 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 53,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 38,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 32,229 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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T1 LWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T1 LWH, 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

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What year was T1 LWH registered?

T1 LWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is T1 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 LWH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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