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LX55 ODH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,695 mi
Last recorded48,695 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 ODH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,695 miles

Covers Obscuring View

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear Ball Joint Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front Ball Joint (Arm) Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,027 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaitor slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 6 May 2021 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 41,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,242 miles

Age related cracks in tyres.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,727 miles

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Small cracks in both rears and O/S/F tyres

Small cracks in rear brake hoses

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,567 miles

Offside Front o/s front tyre tread cracking.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,690 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 25,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre side wall damage.

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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LX55 ODH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX55 ODH, 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 LX55 ODH registered?

LX55 ODH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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