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HX05 VNR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,161 mi
Last recorded85,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,230 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 52,652 miles

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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,008 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 27,933 miles

Slight fluctuation from OSF brake on rolling road

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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HX05 VNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HX05 VNR, 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 HX05 VNR registered?

HX05 VNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is HX05 VNR safe to buy?

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