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L666 DEA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,978 mi
Last recorded122,978 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 DEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,550 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,408 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 106,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 101,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2017 99,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,898 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2015 94,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 83,895 miles

very slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,711 miles

both front tyres wearing low and starting to perish

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak from gearbox

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,890 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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L666 DEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L666 DEA, 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 L666 DEA registered?

L666 DEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is L666 DEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 DEA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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