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CE55 FEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,489 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,038 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,749 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,168 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 58,211 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 58,211 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 54,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,814 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,782 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 48,782 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,402 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 44,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,285 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,268 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,268 miles

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

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 26 Aug 2011 23,771 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 21,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,789 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,783 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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CE55 FEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CE55 FEX, 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 CE55 FEX registered?

CE55 FEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is CE55 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 FEX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE55 FEX have outstanding finance?

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