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MV54 EOY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,758 mi
Last recorded57,758 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 EOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 57,685 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape from standing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 57,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre dated 2010

Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,898 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 55,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,782 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE POOR >> NEW ADVISED

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S/F LOWER BALL PIN (AS O/S NOT AS WORN) (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush O/S/F LOWER SHOCK MOUNTING >>> NEW ADVISED (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (1.8)

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE POOR >> NEW ADVISED

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S/F LOWER BALL PIN (AS O/S NOT AS WORN) (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush O/S/F LOWER SHOCK MOUNTING >>> NEW ADVISED (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,340 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 47,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 43,984 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,874 miles

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

free travel on parking brake

n/s/r jacking rubber missing

small stonechips in windscreen

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,859 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,896 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but not cut to cords 285/65/18w

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,930 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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MV54 EOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 MV54 EOY, 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 MV54 EOY registered?

MV54 EOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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