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LD55 LNE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,746 miles

Creaking noise from steering

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

Rusty water leaking out of n/s/ f upper ball joint dust cover

Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,746 miles

Creaking noise from steering

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rusty water leaking out of n/s/ f upper ball joint dust cover

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,805 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 70,664 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal slightly soft

under tray fitted and engine cover

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,340 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,546 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,968 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,319 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,529 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,129 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

long parking brake travel

Fail 18 Sep 2009 23,129 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

long parking brake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,708 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low inner edges

both rear treads low inner edges and on depth warning markers

long parking brake travel

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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LD55 LNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD55 LNE, 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 LD55 LNE registered?

LD55 LNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LD55 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 LNE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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