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PH05 HAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,430 mi
Last recorded69,430 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH05 HAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 69,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 68,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,635 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 66,858 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Wipers could be improved

Pass 20 May 2016 65,738 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2015 64,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,820 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 54,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,473 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area

plastic protective cover on O/S/F seatbelt buckle has part of it missing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,930 miles

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

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.

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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PH05 HAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PH05 HAR, 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 PH05 HAR?

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What year was PH05 HAR registered?

PH05 HAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is PH05 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH05 HAR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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