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MK55 NGO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 NGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 105,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,765 miles

crank pulley

Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,027 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 102,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,631 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 85,453 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,642 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 77,640 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,586 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,980 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,145 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,299 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,844 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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MK55 NGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK55 NGO, 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 MK55 NGO registered?

MK55 NGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MK55 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 NGO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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