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LT05 FML

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 68,662 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 65,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 65,660 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,637 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 61,594 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,959 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,756 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,743 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,561 miles

Nearside Front washer not working

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,211 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 42,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,577 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall in poor condition due to driving under inflated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,078 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,789 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,734 miles

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

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

front disc's wearing exessive lip

gearbox sump slight leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 28,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 19,707 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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LT05 FML 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 76.2%.

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 LT05 FML, 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 LT05 FML registered?

LT05 FML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LT05 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 FML shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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