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S555 SHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,594 mi
Last recorded92,594 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 SHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,991 miles

coolant level light on

Fail 3 Sep 2019 86,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant level light on

Pass 14 Jul 2018 81,297 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 81,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,005 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,482 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips to front screen

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,866 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,591 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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S555 SHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S555 SHT, 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 S555 SHT registered?

S555 SHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is S555 SHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 SHT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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