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WA54 RVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,292 mi
Last recorded46,292 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 RVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 46,292 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 46,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlight fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlight fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 41,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 37,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 34,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,779 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 30,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,457 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 16,847 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 15,245 miles

Battery warrning light is on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,177 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,935 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 11,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,144 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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WA54 RVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WA54 RVR, 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

How do I check the history of WA54 RVR?

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What year was WA54 RVR registered?

WA54 RVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is WA54 RVR safe to buy?

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