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AD54 OVM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,484 mi
Last recorded89,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,875 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge cut in tread inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,084 miles

both rear flexy brake hoses perished

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn and cut in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,947 miles

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Inner Edge Slightly Worn

Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Inner Edge Slightly Worn

Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front stering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn edges

slight play both front drop links

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,058 miles

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 6 Apr 2017 58,846 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,328 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,238 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Jan 2015 52,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 52,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes feel poor

near side rear tyre has split

off side front fog lamp damage

off side rear tyre has deep cut and split

wipres worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,072 miles

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)

near side rear tyre has deep cut

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,154 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 38,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 32,550 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,322 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 24,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre close to legal limit

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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AD54 OVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AD54 OVM, 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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AD54 OVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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