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NL55 JZU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,863 mi
Last recorded36,863 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 JZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 36,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 36,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 35,781 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,824 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 27,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,753 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 18,752 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,475 miles

N/S front tyre cracking

N/S rear tyre cracking

O/S front tyre cracking

O/S rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,187 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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NL55 JZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL55 JZU, 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 NL55 JZU registered?

NL55 JZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is NL55 JZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 JZU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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