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V7 VBR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,654 mi
Last recorded61,654 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 VBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 61,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer edge scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 61,642 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 61,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 60,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,472 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 55,472 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,522 miles

slight cracking on tyres

Fail 18 Jun 2020 54,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight cracking on tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both no plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,540 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 52,210 miles

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,564 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,564 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,034 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,734 miles

off side front tyre minor damage to outer side wall kerb buffers

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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V7 VBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V7 VBR, 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 V7 VBR registered?

V7 VBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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