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AO55 LNX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,670 mi
Last recorded32,670 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 32,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 32,323 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 32,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 31,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 31,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,075 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,806 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,205 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,225 miles

slight cracks in all tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,107 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 Front 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 23 Sep 2013 20,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,085 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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AO55 LNX 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 AO55 LNX, 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 AO55 LNX registered?

AO55 LNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 LNX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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