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BRT 44B

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,403 mi
Last recorded48,403 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 44B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,007 miles

front wipers smeer screen

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,006 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,392 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 38,392 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 18 Feb 2013 33,226 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 33,225 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 26,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,866 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 17,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,418 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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BRT 44B is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BRT 44B, 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 BRT 44B registered?

BRT 44B is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BRT 44B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRT 44B shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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