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MX55 OML

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,853 mi
Last recorded100,853 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm min (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm min (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,432 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,899 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 84,899 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,215 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,860 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,841 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2019 69,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,017 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres 3.5mm centres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,668 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,057 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad wearing thin

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front Inner brake pad wearing thin

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,943 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,939 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 9,557 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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MX55 OML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 MX55 OML, 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 MX55 OML registered?

MX55 OML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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