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FD55 WVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,843 mi
Last recorded90,843 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 90,843 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2026 90,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

creaking from front suspension when turn left to right

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,483 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded, unable to check front to rear covered by under trays

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 79,046 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,541 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres are worn close to tread wear indicators

Fail 4 Aug 2020 76,519 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front and offside rear tyres are worn close to tread wear indicators

unable to access boot

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,557 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,278 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,000 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 65,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,364 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,655 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,109 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,907 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)

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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FD55 WVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD55 WVX, 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

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What year was FD55 WVX registered?

FD55 WVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is FD55 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 WVX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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