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FV05 AXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,406 mi
Last recorded98,406 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 AXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,406 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 94,020 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,566 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,077 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,298 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,435 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 81,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,651 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,752 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,856 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,182 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,715 miles

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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FV05 AXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FV05 AXU, 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 FV05 AXU?

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What year was FV05 AXU registered?

FV05 AXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is FV05 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 AXU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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