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XGL 6

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

140,126 mi
Last recorded140,126 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGL 6
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 140,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 81,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 135,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,781 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2024 127,105 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 76,627 miles

Exhaust flanges and securing nuts / bolts corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 124,741 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 124,735 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,024 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 122,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,961 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 120,849 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (235/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,540 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,363 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,051 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,148 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION ON INNER FACES.

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)

SLIGHT FREE PLAY AT BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK ARMS.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,546 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,143 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

N/s/f dipped beam slightly high.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 4,280 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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XGL 6 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 XGL 6, 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 XGL 6 registered?

XGL 6 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is XGL 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGL 6 shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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