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MX05 FCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,992 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,915 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,245 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Light lens broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 54,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,936 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,791 miles

both sides rear jacking point pads missing

offside rear lamp lens is damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,165 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres at 2mm tread depth (minimum 1.6mm)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,003 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 37,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,401 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 30,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MX05 FCZ, 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 FCZ registered?

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

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