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R666 AAD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 AAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,488 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 106,448 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,173 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 101,173 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,891 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2020 96,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,035 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 81,035 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,159 miles

Both front tyres are perished

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,245 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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R666 AAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R666 AAD, 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 R666 AAD registered?

R666 AAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is R666 AAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R666 AAD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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