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RV05 NMU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,762 mi
Last recorded77,762 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,932 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 72,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,709 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Parking brake recording low

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 68,708 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Parking brake recording low

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 67,074 miles

front number plate damaged but can be read ok

light cracks to rubber on tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,381 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 64,381 miles

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

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,966 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,902 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 52,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 20 May 2013 50,625 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,762 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 10 May 2010 45,236 miles

Oil leak

high level brake craked

n/s/front mirror repeater cracked

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 5 May 2009 39,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/front seat belt stuck a couple of times (advise)

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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RV05 NMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV05 NMU, 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 RV05 NMU registered?

RV05 NMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is RV05 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 NMU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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