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EY05 CKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,845 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Air suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,286 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,487 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,239 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 55,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,949 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,769 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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EY05 CKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EY05 CKF, 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 EY05 CKF registered?

EY05 CKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is EY05 CKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 CKF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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