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MG54 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,020 mi
Last recorded54,020 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG54 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 54,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,803 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 49,077 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,433 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 47,433 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,216 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,177 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 46,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,572 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 42,572 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,094 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,077 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,097 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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MG54 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 MG54 AMG, 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 MG54 AMG registered?

MG54 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is MG54 AMG safe to buy?

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