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VN05 OZL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,126 mi
Last recorded87,126 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,126 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 85,705 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens smashed on mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 83,125 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,299 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 76,299 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,598 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip at zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 75,495 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Out of balance (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip at zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,740 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,929 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r handbrake readings lower than expected

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,810 miles

oil seepase from gearbox

Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

oil seepase from gearbox

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,055 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,283 miles

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

a cut in nearside front tyre

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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VN05 OZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VN05 OZL, 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 VN05 OZL registered?

VN05 OZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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