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GL55 MXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,299 mi
Last recorded86,299 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 86,299 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 80,338 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 80,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S and O/S 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S and O/S 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,075 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,274 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2018 42,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2017 37,257 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,153 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 26 Jan 2016 35,570 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 33,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,709 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,684 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 22,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,786 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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GL55 MXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL55 MXF, 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 GL55 MXF registered?

GL55 MXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is GL55 MXF safe to buy?

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