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TUI 424

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUI 424
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 95,295 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 94,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 93,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,172 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,188 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH BLADES SLIGHTLY SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 91,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH BLADES SLIGHTLY SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,396 miles

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp at bottom

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp at bottom

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,988 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,988 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,897 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 77,527 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 15 Apr 2014 76,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,168 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,604 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,593 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,506 miles

slight movement both front hub areas

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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TUI 424 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TUI 424, 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 TUI 424 registered?

TUI 424 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is TUI 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUI 424 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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