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EJ55 XMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,532 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 255,40,18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 285,35,18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,412 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,788 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,099 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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EJ55 XMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EJ55 XMF, 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 EJ55 XMF registered?

EJ55 XMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is EJ55 XMF safe to buy?

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