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LN55 ULU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,776 mi
Last recorded99,776 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ULU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,956 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tca arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Fail 31 Oct 2023 97,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,607 miles

battery light on

Fail 23 Nov 2021 95,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

battery light on

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush joint (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 84,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,918 miles

Both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,918 miles

Both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,186 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,569 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,512 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

inner edge wear on all four tyres.

n/s rear brake disc surface rusting.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,843 miles

all 4 tyres inner edge wear

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,952 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,701 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,465 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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LN55 ULU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LN55 ULU, 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 LN55 ULU registered?

LN55 ULU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LN55 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 ULU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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