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D16 DMD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,944 mi
Last recorded55,944 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 DMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,944 miles

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

front wipers sligthy worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,034 miles

Nearside engine covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,445 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,442 miles

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

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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D16 DMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D16 DMD, 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 D16 DMD registered?

D16 DMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is D16 DMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 DMD shows 6 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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