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RV05 NVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,409 mi
Last recorded72,409 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 14 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 14 year old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 14 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 14 year old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 71,073 miles

Rear tyres low

Pass 15 May 2024 70,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 69,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 68,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 66,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,854 miles

Front both shock ball joints slight play

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

both rocker cover gaskets leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,525 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,358 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,570 miles

nearside front fluid suspension unit damp

Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,569 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

nearside front fluid suspension unit damp

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,652 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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RV05 NVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 RV05 NVJ, 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 RV05 NVJ registered?

RV05 NVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is RV05 NVJ safe to buy?

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