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SRR 352F

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,660 mi
Last recorded43,660 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 352F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,066 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,066 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,162 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight fluid leak steering box

slight movement offside front wheel

Fail 5 Nov 2008 40,162 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight fluid leak steering box

slight movement offside front wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,679 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,990 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,394 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SRR 352F is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SRR 352F, 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 SRR 352F registered?

SRR 352F is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SRR 352F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 352F shows 9 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.

Does SRR 352F have outstanding finance?

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