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DC54 FXB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 85,717 miles

Boot floor corroded under vehicle

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rearmost suspension arms, inner brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 84,715 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,059 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,700 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bushes worn. Both sides. (Forward arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

trays and covers fitted preventing the viewing of some inspection areas.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 71,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,694 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,008 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2015 43,008 miles

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,784 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 29 Mar 2012 35,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,504 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 33,496 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,850 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,843 miles

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

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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DC54 FXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC54 FXB, 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 DC54 FXB registered?

DC54 FXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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