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V6 NHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,458 mi
Last recorded90,458 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 NHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,213 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 285/35 x 18 101 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 285/35 x 18 101 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,446 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,758 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre balding on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,306 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,191 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,889 miles

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)

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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V6 NHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V6 NHY, 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 V6 NHY registered?

V6 NHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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