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Y111 ARB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,005 mi
Last recorded22,005 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 ARB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2022 22,005 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021
Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,836 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,376 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 12,736 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 8,823 miles

N/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE. G/BOX OIL LEAK.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,263 miles

NSF tyre worn on the edges

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

OSF tyre worn on the edges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 4,862 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 4,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 2,223 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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Y111 ARB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y111 ARB, 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 Y111 ARB registered?

Y111 ARB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is Y111 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y111 ARB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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