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V14 APC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 APC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall heavily perished in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,243 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 73,717 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,333 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 69,323 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,963 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,941 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,836 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,031 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,552 miles

Tyres perrished

Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,092 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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V14 APC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V14 APC, 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 V14 APC registered?

V14 APC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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