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LS55 FXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,215 mi
Last recorded15,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 15,215 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 14,683 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 14,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 13,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 13,035 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 13,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 12,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 11,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 10,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer partially blocked

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 10,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 10,419 miles

Offside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 10,268 miles

Both reg plate bulb lens are cracked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 9,830 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2016 9,830 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Near side side repeater broken (6.1.C.1)

Boot struts not holding

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside wing mirror partially insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2015 9,282 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 9,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 7,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 5,652 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 4,356 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 2,489 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 1,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 1,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 779 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 FXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FXM, 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

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What year was LS55 FXM registered?

LS55 FXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is LS55 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 FXM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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