MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust heat shields,undertrays,plastic cover sills and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some teswtable components.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shields,undertrays,plastic cover sills and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some teswtable components.
front tyres slightly perishing on outer edges
SMALL SCREW IN THE NSF TYRE TREAD
THE NSF TYRE IS JUST STARTING TO PERISH
THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD
SMALL SCREW IN THE NSF TYRE TREAD
THE NSF TYRE IS JUST STARTING TO PERISH
THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND NEEDS CHANGING VERY SOON
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 UWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 OV55 UWT, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OV55 UWT?
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What year was OV55 UWT registered?
OV55 UWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2005.
Is OV55 UWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 UWT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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