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MW55 LYD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,145 mi
Last recorded56,145 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 LYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,145 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 56,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,904 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 54,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,484 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,484 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,910 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,777 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 40,619 miles

slight corosion on inside edge of o/s/f brake disc

slight cracking in both front tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,480 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,480 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,521 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,896 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MW55 LYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW55 LYD, 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 MW55 LYD registered?

MW55 LYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is MW55 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 LYD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MW55 LYD have outstanding finance?

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