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L60 CLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,206 mi
Last recorded47,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,206 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,872 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,708 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,491 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,152 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 23,118 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,578 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 10,203 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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L60 CLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L60 CLY, 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 L60 CLY registered?

L60 CLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is L60 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L60 CLY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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