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MK55 UFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,568 mi
Last recorded42,568 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 42,568 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,449 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 39,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 37,131 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 36,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,935 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,220 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,025 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,162 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,217 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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MK55 UFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 MK55 UFU, 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 MK55 UFU registered?

MK55 UFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is MK55 UFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 UFU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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