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NV55 FKH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,750 mi
Last recorded78,750 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 FKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,750 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 78,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 78,535 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 77,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Severely corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 May 2022 76,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s mirror glass dull/deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,399 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 75,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,087 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 69,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,769 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 69,733 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge (255/40zr18)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,451 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,723 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 62,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,439 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 50,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,239 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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NV55 FKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NV55 FKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV55 FKH registered?

NV55 FKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is NV55 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 FKH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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