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L30 PAA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,360 mi
Last recorded68,360 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 PAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 68,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,770 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,581 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,524 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,241 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,622 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 34,226 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,762 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,342 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,524 miles

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

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

OSF tyre has slight side wall damage

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,079 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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L30 PAA 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 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 L30 PAA, 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 L30 PAA registered?

L30 PAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is L30 PAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 PAA shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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