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G7 OCB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,317 mi
Last recorded67,317 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 OCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 67,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

brake pipes not fully visible

under trays fitted obscuring view of certain under side components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,977 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 32,976 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,923 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,269 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,107 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,653 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2008 17,984 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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G7 OCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G7 OCB, 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 G7 OCB registered?

G7 OCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is G7 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 OCB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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