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RN55 ZVO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,923 mi
Last recorded116,923 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 116,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,435 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,601 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,704 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,703 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 103,628 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on edges

O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,657 miles

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge and getting low on tread

Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,167 miles

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,591 miles

Offside Rear tyre 0 mm inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,279 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,616 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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RN55 ZVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RN55 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

RN55 ZVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is RN55 ZVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 ZVO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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