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N5 GBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 89,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dead on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 89,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 87,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,138 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,114 miles

Hi level stop lamp lense is seperating

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,606 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 24,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,648 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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N5 GBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N5 GBY, 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 N5 GBY registered?

N5 GBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is N5 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GBY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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