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SF05 EFL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,682 mi
Last recorded76,682 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,293 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 69,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2009 59,660 miles

ns & osf tyres worn low on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2009 59,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

ns & osf tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,227 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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SF05 EFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF05 EFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 EFL registered?

SF05 EFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is SF05 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 EFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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