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SO05 DFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 DFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 76,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 76,012 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 75,782 miles

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,761 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 75,761 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,661 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 75,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,379 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,379 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 45,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,065 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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SO05 DFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SO05 DFX, 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 SO05 DFX registered?

SO05 DFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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