CarVerify

Free Car Check

NT55 JUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,474 mi
Last recorded57,474 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 JUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,474 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 56,607 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 56,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split & cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle burnt through inner wheel arch bin (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,547 miles

Engine coverts and undertrays fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,132 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorber lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,088 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,155 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,488 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,706 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NT55 JUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NT55 JUJ, 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 NT55 JUJ?

You can check the full history of NT55 JUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NT55 JUJ registered?

NT55 JUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is NT55 JUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT55 JUJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NT55 JUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NT55 JUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.