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TER 533

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTER 533
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 115,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 115,696 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 fractures on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 114,254 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 114,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 111,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 108,960 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 108,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 103,791 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 103,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,320 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,293 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,413 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front bearing has slight play

Pass 20 May 2015 83,095 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 83,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 80,465 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 80,463 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,524 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,008 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 70,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 64,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak nsf cant see due to undertray fitted-advise further investigation

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil on plastic undershield front nearside may be from ABC system or power steering and should be investigated.Visibility restricted without removing panels.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TER 533 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TER 533, 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 TER 533 registered?

TER 533 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is TER 533 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TER 533 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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