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FTP 90

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,626 mi
Last recorded92,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTP 90
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 87,582 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 86,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,913 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,255 miles

Offside Front tyre aged slightly

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre aged slightly

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,674 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,239 miles

o/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,954 miles

nearside front tyre, deep cut in wall almost to cords.

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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FTP 90 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc 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 FTP 90, 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 FTP 90 registered?

FTP 90 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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