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WA05 UUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,605 mi
Last recorded122,605 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 UUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,605 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 122,567 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 119,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,463 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 116,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 114,039 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 113,201 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,686 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,027 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 100,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,638 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 96,638 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,524 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low.

slight damage to undertray n/s/f.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,242 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 18,242 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,583 miles

nearside mirror repeater lense cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,827 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,248 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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WA05 UUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA05 UUE, 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 WA05 UUE registered?

WA05 UUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is WA05 UUE safe to buy?

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