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D2 LCH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,566 mi
Last recorded142,566 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 LCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 142,566 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 142,566 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2015 139,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 130,059 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,098 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 105,421 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,208 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D2 LCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D2 LCH, 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 D2 LCH registered?

D2 LCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is D2 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 LCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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