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NY05 AFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,410 mi
Last recorded89,410 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,678 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 78,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 73,817 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 69,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 64,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 59,574 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 59,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,097 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 37,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,142 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,865 miles

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)

both front tyres starting to deteriorate on outer walls

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,084 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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NY05 AFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NY05 AFX, 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 NY05 AFX registered?

NY05 AFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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