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FY55 AEN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,379 mi
Last recorded80,379 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 AEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 80,379 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,181 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 77,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,531 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,127 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,224 miles

both front tyres at 2mm tread

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,262 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,073 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 58,073 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,245 miles

N/S/R Tyre Tread Cracking Slightly ( Perished)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 41,226 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Tread Cracking Slightly ( Perished)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,803 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,329 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,141 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,021 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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FY55 AEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY55 AEN, 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 FY55 AEN registered?

FY55 AEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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