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EU54 VYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,977 mi
Last recorded41,977 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,977 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 41,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,928 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,300 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,567 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,651 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,755 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,291 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,881 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,010 miles

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

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

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 VYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VYN, 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

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What year was EU54 VYN registered?

EU54 VYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is EU54 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 VYN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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