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DE05 YOF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,920 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,243 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,243 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2014 70,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,502 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 66,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres starting to crack in between tread

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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DE05 YOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 YOF, 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 DE05 YOF registered?

DE05 YOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is DE05 YOF safe to buy?

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