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CT55 DYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,957 mi
Last recorded18,957 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 18,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 18,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 18,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 17,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 16,845 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear and cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 15,551 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,257 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,770 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,254 miles

O/S/R tyre wall deteriorated.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 8,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 5,593 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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CT55 DYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 CT55 DYJ, 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.

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What year was CT55 DYJ registered?

CT55 DYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is CT55 DYJ safe to buy?

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