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PL05 UMM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,328 mi
Last recorded40,328 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 UMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,328 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,110 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,212 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,873 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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PL05 UMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL05 UMM, 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 PL05 UMM?

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What year was PL05 UMM registered?

PL05 UMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is PL05 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 UMM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL05 UMM have outstanding finance?

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