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F2 ARP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 65,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,502 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 64,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,722 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,839 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,566 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 59,559 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,016 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,570 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,431 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,879 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,849 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner face. Wear on rear brake discs. Front tyres worn on inner/outer edges tread low. Slight damage to f/n/s tyre outer wall.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,484 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F2 ARP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F2 ARP, 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 F2 ARP?

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What year was F2 ARP registered?

F2 ARP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is F2 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 ARP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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