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RN55 ZLO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 90,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 89,434 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 87,072 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,743 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2023 83,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery warning on dash

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2022 81,472 miles

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

Front washers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2021 80,728 miles

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

FRONT WIPPER INTERMITTENT

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 80,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,140 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav removed

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 285/35 YR18 PZero

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,550 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,037 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 44,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,288 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,728 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RN55 ZLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 RN55 ZLO, 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 RN55 ZLO registered?

RN55 ZLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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