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R27 SEA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,280 mi
Last recorded51,280 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,318 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,318 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,935 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 22,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 22,926 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,254 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,536 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 13,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,407 miles

Body damage to offside front wing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,572 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,390 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R27 SEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 R27 SEA, 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 R27 SEA registered?

R27 SEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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