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V2 GVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 GVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 93,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 89,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 87,934 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,804 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,903 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 83,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 79,814 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 73,740 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 67,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 66,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,595 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,399 miles

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 2 Dec 2008 45,716 miles

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

Nearside front jack mount missing

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Water ingress into offside repeater lens

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,716 miles

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

Nearside front jack mount missing

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Water ingress into offside repeater lens

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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V2 GVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V2 GVP, 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 V2 GVP registered?

V2 GVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is V2 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 GVP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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