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LB54 OER

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,195 mi
Last recorded110,195 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 OER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 110,195 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,642 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 98,700 miles

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,589 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 89,346 miles

Offside Front mirror glass poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 89,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot offside and nearside front lower ball joints (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front suspension air spring lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front suspension air spring lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage nearside front bumper and sill cover

Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside side sill and wing slight damage

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,906 miles

nearside sill panel damaged

slight bulge nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,819 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,832 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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LB54 OER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LB54 OER, 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 LB54 OER registered?

LB54 OER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is LB54 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 OER shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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