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DF55 LWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,733 mi
Last recorded110,733 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 110,722 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 109,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,824 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front near side front tyre coming up to the wear bars

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush of the rear facing arm is starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush of the rear facing arm is starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,583 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,313 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,559 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,491 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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DF55 LWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF55 LWO, 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 DF55 LWO registered?

DF55 LWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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