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CV55 OJC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,188 mi
Last recorded64,188 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 64,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear weld repair to alloy

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 60,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear weld repair to alloy

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,245 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on main strut to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in both mirror indecators

front wipers slightly smear

poss puncture n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2019 58,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on main strut to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in both mirror indecators

front wipers slightly smear

poss puncture n/s/r tyre

scuttle/heater drains blocked

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,019 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 54,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,035 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,320 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,952 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,625 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,047 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,634 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 18,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CV55 OJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CV55 OJC, 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 CV55 OJC registered?

CV55 OJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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