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LS55 FXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 121,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 106,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,236 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,037 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,357 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 82,357 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Air spring (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,753 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,007 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

full under tray fitted to under side of vehicleunable to carry out full under side check

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,027 miles

full under tray fitted to under side of vehicleunable to carry out full under side check

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,541 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 8,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 6,184 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 FXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS55 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

LS55 FXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LS55 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 FXD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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