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LS55 OHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,128 mi
Last recorded48,128 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 47,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 46,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,711 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre inner tread band starting to step, paint peeling from offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 27,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop lamp lens coming adrift

condensation in nearside mirror indicator

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,771 miles

All four tyres scrubbed on inner edge, offside front punctured

Front discs ridged

Pass 8 Jan 2015 20,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 18,065 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 15,626 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 13,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,796 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 8,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 8,370 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 OHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

LS55 OHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is LS55 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 OHG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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