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T7 WCR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,093 mi
Last recorded69,093 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 WCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 68,734 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 68,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,442 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,359 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 63,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,017 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe showing wear

Nearside Front slight play hub area

Offside Front brake pipe showing wear

Offside Front slight play hub area

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 60,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 97,737 miles

(1)rear disc pads getting low.

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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T7 WCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T7 WCR, 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

How do I check the history of T7 WCR?

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What year was T7 WCR registered?

T7 WCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is T7 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T7 WCR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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