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MM55 LRN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,416 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 69,888 miles

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,179 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,177 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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 25 Jan 2012 64,497 miles

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,883 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,664 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 57,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,454 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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MM55 LRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MM55 LRN, 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 MM55 LRN registered?

MM55 LRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is MM55 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 LRN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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