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GV55 UXS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,300 mi
Last recorded89,300 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,300 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 86,855 miles

Nearside repeater damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,581 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,863 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,173 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,923 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,996 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 30 Oct 2009 32,067 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,968 miles

n/s/f wheel and tyre dameged

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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GV55 UXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GV55 UXS, 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 GV55 UXS registered?

GV55 UXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GV55 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 UXS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV55 UXS have outstanding finance?

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