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L7 EBF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,747 mi
Last recorded103,747 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 EBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,747 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 103,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 103,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At N/S manifold connection area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 103,441 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken at attachment to N/S/F upper wishbone (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At N/S manifold connection area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,509 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 99,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Fail 11 May 2018 99,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,550 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,544 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,089 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 95,089 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 91,221 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

offside front backplate insecure

offside rear lense damaged

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 20 May 2014 91,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

offside rear lense damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 84,011 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 79,796 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 79,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 68,934 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 68,934 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,436 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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L7 EBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L7 EBF, 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 L7 EBF registered?

L7 EBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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