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MX05 FCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,303 mi
Last recorded65,303 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 65,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear 1 of 2 fog lamps not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 65,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 59,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,705 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 55,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 50,083 miles

Battery light on dash

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 50,001 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery light on dash

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 46,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,124 miles

battery light on

eml on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery light on

eml on

nearside front tyre wearing on inside should replace

offside rear tyre wearing on inside should replace

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,599 miles

battery light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Jan 2017 65,511 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,320 miles

battery warning lamp on

slight tear in nsr tyre buffing strip

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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MX05 FCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MX05 FCV, 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 MX05 FCV registered?

MX05 FCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MX05 FCV safe to buy?

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