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SA55 XJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,960 mi
Last recorded45,960 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 XJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,960 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 45,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 44,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 43,434 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,762 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,171 miles

car under side fully coverd

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 29,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,402 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,196 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,580 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 5,027 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 5,027 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 3,819 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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SA55 XJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SA55 XJE, 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 SA55 XJE registered?

SA55 XJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SA55 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 XJE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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