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JP05 FRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,930 mi
Last recorded186,930 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP05 FRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 186,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 182,011 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 182,011 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2014 177,980 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 172,725 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 147,785 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 147,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 118,538 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 109,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 109,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,485 miles

O/S seat belt reciever faulty (working)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,969 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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JP05 FRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JP05 FRY, 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 JP05 FRY registered?

JP05 FRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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