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LS55 PFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

100,284 mi
Last recorded100,284 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 PFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 100,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 93,542 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,504 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mountings corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 89,504 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mountings corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 88,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 86,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 84,385 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,800 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 82,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,294 miles

ex brackets corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,172 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,166 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 75,163 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Indicater on dash advises TPS not available. (4.1.D.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 75,123 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken x2

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,056 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,043 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

g/box exhaust mounts burst

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,982 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 67,982 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,760 miles

bot front tyres perished on sidewalls

both rear tyre worn very close to limit

brake wear warning light on

esp warning light on

exhaust front pipe brackets corroded

front brake disc worn and badly lipped

nearside rear tyre has several cuts in the tread area

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,726 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 PFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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