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S55 PHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,441 mi
Last recorded69,441 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,506 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,148 miles

Front Tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,227 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,589 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 29,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,551 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 16,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,036 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,348 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,063 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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S55 PHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 PHJ registered?

S55 PHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is S55 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 PHJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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