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LA55 WPR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,754 mi
Last recorded86,754 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 86,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 86,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 84,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 75,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,007 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,799 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 28 Oct 2010 29,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,549 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,917 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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LA55 WPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LA55 WPR, 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 LA55 WPR registered?

LA55 WPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is LA55 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 WPR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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