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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
General Information
- Registration DF05BYX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3724cc
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- Expires 08 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,702 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going through body, feeding flexilbe hose (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,905 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025 20 Jun 20266 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,113 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
23 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,083 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2023 20 Jun 202624 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,311 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,549 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021 20 Jun 202626 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,349 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021 20 Jun 20262 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,367 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,472 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,432 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 20 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,725 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 20 Jun 202613 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,748 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,211 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013 20 Jun 20268 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,652 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,330 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,330 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,250 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2010 20 Jun 20266 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,607 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2009 20 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 22,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF05BYX was registered on 2005-03-02
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