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LV55 VND

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,210 mi
Last recorded81,210 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,505 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2022 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front abs unit to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front fexi to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 63,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,982 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 53,980 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Rear flexi's cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Front brake flexi's (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,891 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,316 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 41,316 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,242 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 2.9mm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,201 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin discs rusting

Pass 5 Nov 2013 24,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 12,812 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 11,238 miles

DAMAGE TO THE NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL WHICH IS NOT TO THE CORDS

DAMAGE TO THE NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL WHICH IS NOT TO THE CORDS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,058 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre condition

Pass 10 Nov 2008 6,416 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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LV55 VND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV55 VND, 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 LV55 VND registered?

LV55 VND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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