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LV05 FKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,352 mi
Last recorded76,352 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 75,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 75,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,404 miles

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

REAR BUMPER TAPPED UP

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 74,714 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper is taped up

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,964 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached OFFSIDE LOWER DAMAGED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 73,964 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached OFFSIDE LOWER DAMAGED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear slightly damaged but not going to fall off

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,869 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENSE CRACKED. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WATER INGRESS IN LENSE. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL/RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENSE CRACKED. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS/WEARING ON EDGES 3MM TREAD DEPTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WATER INGRESS IN LENSE. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

DAMAGE TO EXHAUST TAILPIPE O/S/R.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER TYRE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE WALLS STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENSE DAMAGE. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,877 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CUTS TO SIDE WALL.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TYRE X3 NAILS IN TREAD(SIDE WALLS PERISHING.) ()

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance CONDENSATION IN LENSE (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front WASHER JET LOOSE( ONE OF TWO)

Offside Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE DAMAGED.

Oil leak SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED(REAR PADS 65% WEAR APPROX). (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,273 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING,DEEP CUTS,NAIL IN TYRE

WATER INGRESS O/S REPEATER LENSE

Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING,DEEP CUTS,NAIL IN TYRE

WATER INGRESS O/S REPEATER LENSE

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,264 miles

Advise cuts to nearside front tyre (outer tyre wall)

Advise offside exhaust tailpipe damaged/bent.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,306 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,033 miles

n/s and o/s mirror indicator strips damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2013 34,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s and o/s mirror indicator strips damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

Fail 5 Mar 2012 27,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,655 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,658 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall cords not showing

nearside rear tyre has cuts in side walls cords not showing

offside front tyre has cuts in tread cords not showing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise cut in side wall of nearside and offside rear tyres not showing inner cord

all four tyres have cracks in tread pattern not showing inner cord

nearside front has cuts in side wall not showing any cord

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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LV05 FKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LV05 FKA, 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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LV05 FKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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