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L9 PAH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,250 mi
Last recorded82,250 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 PAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 82,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 71,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,358 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,326 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges and starting to crack in tread and sidewalls slightly (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted and sill covers

Pass 4 May 2017 53,044 miles

both front tyres tread low and tyres cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,573 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,574 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE. UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,037 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 22,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

unable to check steering suspension top mounts fuel lines brake piviot due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,124 miles

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

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

unable to check steering suspension top mounts fuel lines brake piviot due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,004 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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L9 PAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L9 PAH, 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 L9 PAH registered?

L9 PAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is L9 PAH safe to buy?

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