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NG51 NGA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,062 mi
Last recorded101,062 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 NGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,062 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Undertays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2018 100,049 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,039 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2017 95,919 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 88,413 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 88,254 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 82,484 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 77,137 miles

Both front tyres perished slightly in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 69,710 miles

O/S/R outer gaiter split.

Pass 25 May 2010 52,155 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,381 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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NG51 NGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG51 NGA, 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 NG51 NGA registered?

NG51 NGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is NG51 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 NGA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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