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LC55 VGT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,133 mi
Last recorded48,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 VGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,118 miles

rattle on exhaust

Fail 22 Jan 2015 43,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rattle on exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,930 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 19,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 14,820 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LC55 VGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC55 VGT, 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 LC55 VGT registered?

LC55 VGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is LC55 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 VGT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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