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MH55 XOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,361 mi
Last recorded69,361 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 66,755 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring some opponents

Pass 3 Nov 2023 64,973 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some opponents

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,974 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some opponents

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 58,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 57,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2016 53,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,773 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,503 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,237 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,181 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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MH55 XOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MH55 XOJ, 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 MH55 XOJ registered?

MH55 XOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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