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S55 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,194 mi
Last recorded54,194 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 54,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 50,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,709 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 47,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 46,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 44,969 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,124 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 36,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 34,084 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 25,028 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and close to wear bars across centre of tread

Pass 22 May 2009 22,302 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 22,302 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,765 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 14,849 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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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S55 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 S55 AMG, 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 S55 AMG registered?

S55 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is S55 AMG safe to buy?

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