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AF05 FZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,398 mi
Last recorded64,398 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 64,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,256 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 62,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,002 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,704 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,461 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 56,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,357 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,697 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 53,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 52,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,085 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 47,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in both side reapeters units//

front brake discs corroded on inner faces//

undertrays damaged//

Pass 16 May 2014 44,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,420 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 41,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear warning light is on

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,810 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,462 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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AF05 FZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF05 FZZ, 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 AF05 FZZ registered?

AF05 FZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AF05 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 FZZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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