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WM05 HFS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,845 mi
Last recorded70,845 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 HFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 61,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,860 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,124 miles

Front Tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,949 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 52,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,529 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,079 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 33,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 21,503 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,277 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,284 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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WM05 HFS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WM05 HFS, 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

How do I check the history of WM05 HFS?

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What year was WM05 HFS registered?

WM05 HFS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is WM05 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 HFS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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