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TRZ 5726

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRZ 5726
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 94,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 88,117 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))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 88,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2024 82,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,103 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,240 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various hydraulic pipes seepage and rear pipes ferrules corroded at the time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 73,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,043 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,299 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,244 miles

nearside front tyre uneven wear, close to limit and poor condition

offside front suspension unit lower bush/bearing slight wear/movement

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,038 miles

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,841 miles

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,634 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,634 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 6,689 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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TRZ 5726 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TRZ 5726, 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 TRZ 5726 registered?

TRZ 5726 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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