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13 ACF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,308 mi
Last recorded81,308 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,308 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 81,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 78,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 50,176 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,838 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 46,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,137 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,047 miles

All x4 tyres wearing on inner edges.

Plastic shields and covers fitted to engine and transmission.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,533 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,010 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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13 ACF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 13 ACF, 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 13 ACF registered?

13 ACF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is 13 ACF safe to buy?

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