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GX55 MKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,157 mi
Last recorded111,157 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 111,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,503 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,462 miles

covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2021 102,462 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,852 miles

offside door mirror misty

Fail 17 Feb 2020 100,849 miles

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

offside door mirror misty

Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,057 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,776 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside/offside rear brake hoses are perished

under tray cover/s are fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,158 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 76,120 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,914 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,661 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,838 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,169 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,826 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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GX55 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MKM, 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 GX55 MKM registered?

GX55 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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