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MH55 WSN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,560 mi
Last recorded46,560 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 WSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bad cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,398 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,397 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,198 miles

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 24 Mar 2017 40,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,125 miles

front brake discs wearing thin<lipped>

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,092 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,018 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,563 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,481 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,143 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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MH55 WSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 MH55 WSN, 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 MH55 WSN registered?

MH55 WSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is MH55 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 WSN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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