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F8 EAC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2024 92,302 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 90,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,556 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near limits 2553020 conti (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,654 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 78,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight bulge

Offside Front tyre slght bulge

Pass 16 May 2015 74,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,667 miles

Advise tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 65,199 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,047 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 64,037 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,444 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,968 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 28,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F8 EAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F8 EAC, 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 F8 EAC registered?

F8 EAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is F8 EAC safe to buy?

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