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GX55 LTV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,257 mi
Last recorded66,257 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 66,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,531 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 55,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 55,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,403 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt spring strut lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 52,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked around inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt spring strut lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,415 miles

Offside Front advise tyre wearing down on edges

Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front advise tyre wearing down on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of the leds not working (1.1.A.3b)

condensation in o/s/repeater lamp

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,482 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,216 miles

nearside front tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,714 miles

both front tyres tread cracking / perished

both rear tyres cracking / perished

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 10,078 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,661 miles

2 emission sheets printed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

sticker bottom of offside windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,196 miles

2 emission sheet printed

large under trays

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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GX55 LTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX55 LTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX55 LTV registered?

GX55 LTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GX55 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 LTV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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