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PE05 EFH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,948 mi
Last recorded111,948 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 101,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,274 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 83,274 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,948 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,220 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 14,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,521 miles

cut on nearside front tyre

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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PE05 EFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE05 EFH, 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

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What year was PE05 EFH registered?

PE05 EFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is PE05 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 EFH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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