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CN05 NHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,510 mi
Last recorded92,510 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 NHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 86,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 83,563 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,685 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,650 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,186 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,111 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,647 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 40,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,636 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,063 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 23 Feb 2011 16,715 miles

285/35/18 W

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LIMIT

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,504 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 8,504 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,327 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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CN05 NHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CN05 NHA, 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 CN05 NHA registered?

CN05 NHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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