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X90 BUT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,138 mi
Last recorded49,138 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 BUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 49,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 48,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 44,866 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 42,049 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,937 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,149 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,523 miles

t.p.s warning on

Fail 8 Apr 2014 23,523 miles

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

t.p.s warning on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,954 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,954 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 17,342 miles

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

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

offside front jacking rubber missing.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,244 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,773 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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X90 BUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X90 BUT, 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 X90 BUT?

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What year was X90 BUT registered?

X90 BUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is X90 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X90 BUT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X90 BUT have outstanding finance?

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