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LJ55 OKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,080 mi
Last recorded75,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 75,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil AIR SUSPENSION STRUT boot dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 75,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil AIR SUSPENSION STRUT boot dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 74,663 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,341 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

battery Waring light on desh

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,000 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 71,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,900 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres perished slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,558 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,389 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2010 32,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,182 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,569 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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LJ55 OKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ55 OKK, 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 LJ55 OKK registered?

LJ55 OKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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