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EU05 FMV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 68,583 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 68,583 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,511 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,618 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSIDE TREAD

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,931 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,533 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 15,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 13,814 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,675 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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EU05 FMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EU05 FMV, 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 EU05 FMV?

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What year was EU05 FMV registered?

EU05 FMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is EU05 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 FMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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