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LH05 AOL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 104,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,813 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2014 103,157 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 103,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,303 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 79,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 27 Apr 2010 67,778 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,244 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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LH05 AOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LH05 AOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH05 AOL?

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What year was LH05 AOL registered?

LH05 AOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is LH05 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH05 AOL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH05 AOL have outstanding finance?

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