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FL05 LWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,941 mi
Last recorded37,941 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,941 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 37,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 35,752 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 34,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,810 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 33,773 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,442 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,504 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,929 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,051 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 30,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,449 miles

engine cover and extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,772 miles

engine cover and extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 28,147 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,799 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 20,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,275 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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FL05 LWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL05 LWU, 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 FL05 LWU registered?

FL05 LWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is FL05 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 LWU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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