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ARB 1L

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,129 mi
Last recorded10,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 10,050 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 9,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 9,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 9,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyre sidewalls cracking

N/S/F tyre sidewall split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension gaiters split

Fail 20 May 2014 9,648 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyre sidewalls cracking

N/S/F tyre sidewall split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension gaiters split

Pass 20 May 2013 9,438 miles

All brake disc's pitted

Front tyres starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 9,437 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All brake disc's pitted

Front tyres starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,035 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 7,101 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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ARB 1L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ARB 1L, 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 ARB 1L registered?

ARB 1L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is ARB 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARB 1L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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