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LK55 OFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,078 mi
Last recorded47,078 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 47,078 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 47,078 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 45,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,491 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 44,491 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 41,785 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 38,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,341 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,041 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,960 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,585 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 25,930 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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LK55 OFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LK55 OFC, 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 LK55 OFC?

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What year was LK55 OFC registered?

LK55 OFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is LK55 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 OFC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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