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24 FDA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,394 mi
Last recorded59,394 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 FDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 57,810 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 57,810 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,921 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 55,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 53,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 51,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,681 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 43,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 19,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 9,423 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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24 FDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 24 FDA, 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 24 FDA registered?

24 FDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is 24 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 24 FDA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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