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LM55 DKY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,045 mi
Last recorded96,045 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 DKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 88,268 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 80,871 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 80,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,354 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 73,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,679 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,373 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,967 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts & rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,195 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished in treads

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,523 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 13,966 miles

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

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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LM55 DKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LM55 DKY, 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 LM55 DKY registered?

LM55 DKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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