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N33 RAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 88,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,131 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,675 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,305 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,534 miles

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lense damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,555 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,145 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,134 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 26 Jul 2013 61,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,697 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,055 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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N33 RAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N33 RAY, 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 N33 RAY registered?

N33 RAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is N33 RAY safe to buy?

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