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VAS 25

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,505 mi
Last recorded78,505 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 25
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 78,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 78,505 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,122 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 78,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,663 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,686 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 76,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 75,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 74,520 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 74,520 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 57,923 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,983 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 46,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,129 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,700 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 10,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VAS 25 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAS 25, 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 VAS 25 registered?

VAS 25 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VAS 25 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 25 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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