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C4 AFK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,586 mi
Last recorded62,586 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 AFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 60,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 60,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,144 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 58,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 58,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 58,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,815 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,795 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,651 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 30,633 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,394 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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C4 AFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C4 AFK, 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

How do I check the history of C4 AFK?

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What year was C4 AFK registered?

C4 AFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is C4 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 AFK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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