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PX55 RGV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,315 mi
Last recorded124,315 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 RGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 124,315 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 124,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 123,193 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 121,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 109,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,923 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,349 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,592 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 86,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber nut maybe loose

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,052 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 68,656 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,885 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,637 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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PX55 RGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PX55 RGV, 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 PX55 RGV registered?

PX55 RGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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