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V100 GMW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,903 mi
Last recorded86,903 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 GMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 86,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,715 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 81,710 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Both front lower suspension strut ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 77,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,316 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 76,313 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 73,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,520 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,354 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,039 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,297 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,681 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,185 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,560 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,561 miles

advise rear tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,336 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,335 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,952 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,439 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 13,295 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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V100 GMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 V100 GMW, 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 V100 GMW registered?

V100 GMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is V100 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V100 GMW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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