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MJ55 VWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,849 mi
Last recorded23,849 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,755 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,047 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,958 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 17,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre inner edge is extremly low

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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MJ55 VWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ55 VWV, 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 MJ55 VWV registered?

MJ55 VWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is MJ55 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ55 VWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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