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R3 FPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,979 mi
Last recorded111,979 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF+OSR shocks corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,790 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,585 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 110,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 109,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 106,885 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 106,885 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 105,211 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,511 miles

Under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2016 101,084 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,524 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,696 miles

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

front discs worn below min thickness

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 31,347 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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R3 FPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R3 FPB, 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 R3 FPB registered?

R3 FPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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