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CN54 TXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,823 mi
Last recorded88,823 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 TXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 88,823 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

pad warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2022 88,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

large amount of electrical cables in front of drivers seat and on top of sun visor.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,293 miles

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

Offside Front Inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2021 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,906 miles

Front bonnet opener catch holder broken

Front bonnet strut and handle rod missing

Offside Front fog lamp not working

TPMS warning light on

brake pads sensor warning light on

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2019 80,887 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn joint on damping unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn joint on damping unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning on

offside front fog lamp not working

tpms warning on

under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension unit slightly weak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,580 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension unit slightly weak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,373 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,383 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,854 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,631 miles

both headlamps are set to lefthand drive

Fail 7 Feb 2008 36,631 miles

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

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

both headlamps are set to lefthand drive

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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CN54 TXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN54 TXX, 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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CN54 TXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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