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L10 REP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,789 mi
Last recorded100,789 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 REP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 76,578 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 76,577 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 68,180 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broke (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,242 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted and sill covers

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,015 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint of front (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,811 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,172 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

cords will be showing soon on inner edge of o/s/f tyre & only just passed centre three quarters for mot

n/s/f tyre inner edge 2mm

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,204 miles

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

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

inner edge of n/s/f tyre starting to scrub

inner edge of o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,748 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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L10 REP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L10 REP, 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 L10 REP registered?

L10 REP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is L10 REP safe to buy?

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