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LV55 URS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,217 mi
Last recorded72,217 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 72,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 71,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 70,564 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,924 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,465 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 68,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,656 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2016 64,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,849 miles

registration plates;; rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,362 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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LV55 URS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LV55 URS, 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

How do I check the history of LV55 URS?

You can check the full history of LV55 URS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV55 URS registered?

LV55 URS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is LV55 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 URS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV55 URS have outstanding finance?

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