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L111 CTF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,295 mi
Last recorded16,295 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 CTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 16,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 16,276 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 16,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 16,254 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 16,236 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 16,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 15,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 15,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 15,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 15,622 miles

Central Rear boot lid wont open

Offside Rear petrol flap wont open unable to check fuel cap

Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,607 miles

Front Inner tracking required inner edges of tyres wearing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 15,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters removed sticker (6.3.4c)

Front Inner tracking required inner edges of tyres wearing

Pass 16 May 2016 15,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 15,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 15,258 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,481 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 14,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,770 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,346 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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L111 CTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L111 CTF, 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 L111 CTF registered?

L111 CTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is L111 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 CTF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L111 CTF have outstanding finance?

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