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EU54 UAL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 81,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,093 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,193 miles

front tyres have small cuts in tread

wipers slightly reduced clearance

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 6 Nov 2014 54,246 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,883 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,772 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn smooth on inside edges, close to exposing cords.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,321 miles

tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,509 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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EU54 UAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EU54 UAL, 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 EU54 UAL registered?

EU54 UAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is EU54 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 UAL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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