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PO55 OME

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 OME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 53,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 53,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 52,992 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 52,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 51,756 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 51,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 50,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,733 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 49,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,348 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 41,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,463 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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PO55 OME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PO55 OME, 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 PO55 OME registered?

PO55 OME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is PO55 OME safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO55 OME shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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