CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF55 ASX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 ASX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,452 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 76,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 72,080 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,196 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATING

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN LOW

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,425 miles

front tyres cracking and worn on edges

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside mirror deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,054 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 54,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,433 miles

Front Front brake pads and brake disc's worn low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers on underside & engine compartment

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,758 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,417 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,367 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF55 ASX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HF55 ASX, 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

How do I check the history of HF55 ASX?

You can check the full history of HF55 ASX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF55 ASX registered?

HF55 ASX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is HF55 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 ASX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF55 ASX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF55 ASX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.