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RX05 DVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,958 mi
Last recorded101,958 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 101,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake low effort n/s

Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,630 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,720 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,720 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,820 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 74,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,667 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,629 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,923 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 62,921 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,791 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 57,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,157 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,062 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,015 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 1 Oct 2012 48,444 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2012 45,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,965 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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RX05 DVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX05 DVV, 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 RX05 DVV registered?

RX05 DVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is RX05 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 DVV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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