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MM55 FUN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,890 mi
Last recorded99,890 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 99,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 97,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 96,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 94,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 93,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 91,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 84,254 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,984 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,874 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,193 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,181 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2008 17,181 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front tyres bald on inner edges

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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MM55 FUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MM55 FUN, 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 MM55 FUN?

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What year was MM55 FUN registered?

MM55 FUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is MM55 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 FUN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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