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LF54 LZX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,770 mi
Last recorded42,770 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 LZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 42,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 42,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 42,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 42,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,269 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,963 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 35,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,986 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 33,986 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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LF54 LZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LF54 LZX, 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 LF54 LZX?

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What year was LF54 LZX registered?

LF54 LZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF54 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 LZX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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