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5 ECX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,330 mi
Last recorded46,330 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 46,320 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 46,320 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,309 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,312 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,648 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 14,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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5 ECX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 5 ECX, 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 5 ECX registered?

5 ECX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is 5 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 ECX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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