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S5 FGL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 83,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,795 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,175 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,374 miles

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

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 12 Aug 2014 46,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,008 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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S5 FGL 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 100%.

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 S5 FGL, 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 S5 FGL registered?

S5 FGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is S5 FGL safe to buy?

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