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FNT 830

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,048 mi
Last recorded61,048 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNT 830
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 61,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 59,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 58,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 56,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 53,382 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 51,423 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 51,419 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

unable to test parking brake due to lever faulty

Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,712 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,702 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 34,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,138 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to wear indicators and inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,030 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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FNT 830 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FNT 830, 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 FNT 830?

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What year was FNT 830 registered?

FNT 830 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is FNT 830 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNT 830 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNT 830 have outstanding finance?

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