MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Knock to front suspension
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
n/s front and both rear tyres on legal limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre getting low and has cuts in tread
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX05 ZGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 VX05 ZGY, 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 VX05 ZGY registered?
VX05 ZGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2005.
Is VX05 ZGY safe to buy?
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