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EY05 DTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,231 mi
Last recorded63,231 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,362 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 56,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 56,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,806 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 50,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,426 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 30,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2008 30,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 DTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY05 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

EY05 DTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EY05 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 DTX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY05 DTX have outstanding finance?

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