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XO05 MCK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,050 mi
Last recorded84,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO05 MCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 84,050 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under carriage surface rust

Pass 6 Mar 2021 83,922 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

various bushes/nuts protected in grease.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,493 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 78,493 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,026 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 74,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,700 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,878 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,425 miles

Cracks appering in tread pattern on n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,905 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,905 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,163 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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XO05 MCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 XO05 MCK, 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 XO05 MCK registered?

XO05 MCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for XO05 MCK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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