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RSX 152J

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,217 mi
Last recorded21,217 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 152J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 21,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,246 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 20,518 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 20,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,010 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 20,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,605 miles

n/s front kingpin slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,712 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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RSX 152J is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RSX 152J, 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 RSX 152J registered?

RSX 152J is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is RSX 152J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSX 152J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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