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MW55 WFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,894 mi
Last recorded39,894 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 WFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 39,894 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 39,894 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 38,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 38,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 38,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,301 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,638 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2014 25,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,404 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 9,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 2,725 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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MW55 WFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MW55 WFN, 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 MW55 WFN registered?

MW55 WFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is MW55 WFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 WFN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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