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Y8 HAW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,539 mi
Last recorded41,539 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 HAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 41,539 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 41,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 38,584 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 38,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 37,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 37,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rear main oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,382 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 33,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,270 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Apr 2012 23,263 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 28 Apr 2011 21,786 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,550 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)

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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Y8 HAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y8 HAW, 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 Y8 HAW registered?

Y8 HAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is Y8 HAW safe to buy?

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