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EK05 HWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,533 mi
Last recorded79,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,533 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,870 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 74,870 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,881 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,402 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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EK05 HWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK05 HWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK05 HWO?

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What year was EK05 HWO registered?

EK05 HWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EK05 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 HWO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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