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V8 DMD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,322 mi
Last recorded70,322 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,402 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,566 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,072 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 54,072 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 38,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,344 miles

Both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

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

Both rear tyres worn very close to limit

Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,878 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 28,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,689 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,486 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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V8 DMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V8 DMD, 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 V8 DMD registered?

V8 DMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is V8 DMD safe to buy?

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