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DV55 FXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,221 mi
Last recorded78,221 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside driven flat/ Nearside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,252 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake imbalance.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,768 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery weak

handbrake effort uneven

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,316 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 74,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,191 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 73,190 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,621 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,458 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,993 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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DV55 FXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV55 FXK, 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 DV55 FXK registered?

DV55 FXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is DV55 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 FXK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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