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W15 CPM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,132 mi
Last recorded67,132 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 CPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 67,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play osf nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,519 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,808 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorbers rubber bellows damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,727 miles

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,460 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 35,460 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,217 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,075 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,913 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 20,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,606 miles

rear prop coupling spliting

Fail 13 Feb 2008 18,606 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear prop coupling spliting

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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W15 CPM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W15 CPM, 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 W15 CPM registered?

W15 CPM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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