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MBZ 186

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,126 mi
Last recorded93,126 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 186
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,613 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 91,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 90,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,152 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,090 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,396 miles

o/s/f tyre has a deep cut(marked).

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,389 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,242 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,429 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,714 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,386 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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MBZ 186 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MBZ 186, 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 MBZ 186 registered?

MBZ 186 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MBZ 186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 186 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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