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MFZ 355

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,970 mi
Last recorded78,970 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 355
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,970 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 73,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,425 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 68,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,051 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 58,525 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,251 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 54,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,843 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,708 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,444 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,347 miles

Advise left front tyre has small cut in outer side wall.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 23,347 miles

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

Advise left front tyre has small cut in outer side wall.

Advise left front wiper not clearing screen fully.

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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MFZ 355 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MFZ 355, 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 MFZ 355 registered?

MFZ 355 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is MFZ 355 safe to buy?

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