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LS55 EFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,769 mi
Last recorded43,769 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 EFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 43,769 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 43,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 43,535 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 43,535 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 41,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,353 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 38,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,406 miles

Both rear tyres are 3mm

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 33,767 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 31,725 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 31,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,782 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & showing signs of age deterioration

Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,953 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 20,176 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 20,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 17,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 10,356 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 6,340 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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LS55 EFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS55 EFR, 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 LS55 EFR registered?

LS55 EFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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