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PN55 GWK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,798 mi
Last recorded54,798 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 GWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 54,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 53,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,090 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,919 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 28,451 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,713 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,103 miles

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

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

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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PN55 GWK 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 95%.

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 PN55 GWK, 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 PN55 GWK registered?

PN55 GWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is PN55 GWK safe to buy?

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