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HF55 CWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,826 mi
Last recorded95,826 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 93,361 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 93,281 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres- wearing edges- perished and cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,992 miles

offside and nearside front tyres- wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,812 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 62,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,542 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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HF55 CWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HF55 CWL, 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 HF55 CWL registered?

HF55 CWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is HF55 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 CWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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