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CX54 FUY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,638 mi
Last recorded154,638 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 154,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 150,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,528 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding after using hand brake advise checked out a s a p ? (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 144,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 144,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexys around rubber covers corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,730 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,570 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 134,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability sensor lever arm insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 133,604 miles

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Fail 24 Sep 2019 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device location bracket sheared off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 127,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,005 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 120,248 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 120,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 118,868 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 117,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 117,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,190 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2011 98,771 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 98,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,675 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 16 Jan 2009 67,175 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,274 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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CX54 FUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CX54 FUY, 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 CX54 FUY registered?

CX54 FUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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