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TIG 3026

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,573 mi
Last recorded73,573 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 3026
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,573 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward - most Arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 68,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 67,229 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 67,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 66,466 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 66,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,586 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 62,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,573 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 59,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 57,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a nail and scrubbed inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2013 48,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a nail and scrubbed inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,378 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 38,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,975 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,097 miles

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

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

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

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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TIG 3026 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TIG 3026, 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 TIG 3026 registered?

TIG 3026 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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