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DY55 NKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,092 mi
Last recorded86,092 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,092 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 86,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,923 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,652 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,560 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 60,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,630 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,375 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,371 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 50,274 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)

Offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,436 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,379 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

full covers to under body

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,718 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,708 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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DY55 NKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY55 NKX, 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 DY55 NKX registered?

DY55 NKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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