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AFP 10

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFP 10
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 118,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at offside floor pan corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 118,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at offside floor pan corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,539 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,786 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,048 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Boot floor underneath slightly corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,013 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,152 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,465 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,788 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,241 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,044 miles

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,969 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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AFP 10 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AFP 10, 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 AFP 10 registered?

AFP 10 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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