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RCV 324R

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,917 mi
Last recorded133,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 324R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,917 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,916 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective missing rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 133,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,625 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 131,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 130,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,557 miles

all 4 tyres heavily perished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 91,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 91,219 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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RCV 324R is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RCV 324R, 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 RCV 324R registered?

RCV 324R is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is RCV 324R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCV 324R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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