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LG55 AFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,890 mi
Last recorded45,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 45,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 45,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 45,184 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 44,653 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,509 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,519 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,454 miles

slight wear to inside tread front tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 30,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 25,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 23,439 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 23,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,631 miles

ESP light stay on

Fuel cap can't check because flap can't open

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slightly play on Both lower Boll Joint

sill cover fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ESP light stay on

Fuel cap can't check because flap can't open

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slightly play on Both lower Boll Joint

sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,880 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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LG55 AFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 LG55 AFE, 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 LG55 AFE registered?

LG55 AFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is LG55 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 AFE 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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