CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ55 EAA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3624cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,187 mi
Last recorded68,187 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,624cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 68,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 66,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 65,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,524 miles

Front brake pads wearing slightly low

oil leak from nearside engine bank. Engine oil running onto exhaust manifold causing slight smoke

Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,583 miles

brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing on edges+perishing,rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2015 53,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,700 miles

front brake pads getting low approx 3000/4000 miles

Fail 22 Sep 2011 38,593 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low approx 3000/4000 miles

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,502 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ55 EAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,624cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SJ55 EAA, 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

How do I check the history of SJ55 EAA?

You can check the full history of SJ55 EAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ55 EAA registered?

SJ55 EAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is SJ55 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 EAA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ55 EAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ55 EAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.