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MW54 XAG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,162 mi
Last recorded99,162 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 99,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,332 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyre perishing at outer edges.

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,265 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 93,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,171 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,239 miles

front tyres perished and cracked on treads

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,857 miles

Nearside Front disc inner face badly scorn/corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 85,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 77,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 71,358 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,310 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,456 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,723 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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MW54 XAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW54 XAG, 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 MW54 XAG registered?

MW54 XAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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