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SL55 ANN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,048 mi
Last recorded67,048 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 ANN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 67,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 65,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 61,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,831 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 57,831 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake - low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,711 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 57,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,262 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 42,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 37,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,484 miles

management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,123 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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SL55 ANN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 SL55 ANN, 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 SL55 ANN registered?

SL55 ANN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SL55 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 ANN 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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