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RIL 1062

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,303 mi
Last recorded135,303 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 1062
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 135,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm - inner bush perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Passenger door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm - inner bush perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,190 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 135,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,757 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 129,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 126,279 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 121,118 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 121,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 111,121 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 111,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 85,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,456 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 61,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,920 miles

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

Unable to inspect front pads due to wheel design

Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,000 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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RIL 1062 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RIL 1062, 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 RIL 1062 registered?

RIL 1062 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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