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GS55 CJS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,671 mi
Last recorded70,671 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS55 CJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 70,671 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,665 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 66,351 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2022 63,555 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,018 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,259 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,279 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,262 miles

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

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

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

cooling leak

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,709 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,885 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,914 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,647 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre has deep cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has deep cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,888 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 16,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,096 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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GS55 CJS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GS55 CJS, 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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How do I check the history of GS55 CJS?

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What year was GS55 CJS registered?

GS55 CJS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is GS55 CJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS55 CJS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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