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LR02 COX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,133 mi
Last recorded88,133 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 88,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 87,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,499 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 86,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,966 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,787 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 82,442 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface rust on top chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface rust on top of chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,455 miles

Both front ABC suspension strut lower ball joints have slight play

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,088 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut mount to lower arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 65,823 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,022 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,553 miles

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

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)

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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LR02 COX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LR02 COX, 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 LR02 COX registered?

LR02 COX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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