MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Speed tronic light on (7.12 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative Rate of flashing is incorrect (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both indicators on dashboard not working (4.9.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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48E8796 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 48E8796, 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 48E8796 registered?
48E8796 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2005.
Is 48E8796 safe to buy?
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