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SK05 OSF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,643 mi
Last recorded185,643 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 OSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 185,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 178,758 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Sep 2020 178,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 1 Oct 2019 174,060 miles

under tray slightly insecure & damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2019 174,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray slightly insecure & damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2018 163,761 miles

Body corrosion to both rear quarter panels / arches

Corrosion OS rear shock absorber

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 163,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Body corrosion to both rear quarter panels / arches

Corrosion OS rear shock absorber

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 161,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 156,231 miles

front numberplate deterioating

front tryres wearing on inner edges & stepping,inner sidewall cuts on rear tyres

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Dec 2015 137,260 miles

front number plate deterioating

nsf shock absorber damp

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,510 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

tread wearing low on rear tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,900 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Dec 2013 101,898 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,690 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,353 miles

brake fluid low,nsr tyre worn on edge/sidewall[285/35z18]

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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SK05 OSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK05 OSF, 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 SK05 OSF registered?

SK05 OSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SK05 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 OSF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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