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40 NY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,474 mi
Last recorded95,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 NY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 94,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,524 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,507 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 19 Feb 2016 78,992 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

wheel alignment may be required

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,474 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,056 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,056 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,878 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake efficiency low offside

nearside rear tyre tread very low bald inner edge

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake efficiency low offside

nearside rear tyre tread very low bald inner edge

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,273 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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40 NY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 40 NY, 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 40 NY?

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What year was 40 NY registered?

40 NY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is 40 NY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 NY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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