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FM05 GHH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,928 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,705 miles

front brake pads wearing low 2 or 3mm

Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates not made to standard

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,000 miles

front and rear number plates not made to standard

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FM05 GHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FM05 GHH, 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 FM05 GHH?

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What year was FM05 GHH registered?

FM05 GHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is FM05 GHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 GHH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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