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A1 MBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,616 mi
Last recorded61,616 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,564 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,315 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both lh and rh (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 60,315 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both lh and rh (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad locating pin missing (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both lh and rh (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,360 miles

battery warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 34,119 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,401 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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A1 MBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A1 MBY, 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 A1 MBY registered?

A1 MBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is A1 MBY safe to buy?

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