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LFW 519

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFW 519
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,776 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 65,885 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,225 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 62,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,938 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,803 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,226 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,358 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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LFW 519 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFW 519, 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 LFW 519 registered?

LFW 519 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LFW 519 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFW 519 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFW 519 have outstanding finance?

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