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SL55 DEB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 DEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 78,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 67,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 63,705 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,545 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 52,088 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jul 2013 51,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,924 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2009 27,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,447 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 DEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SL55 DEB, 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 SL55 DEB registered?

SL55 DEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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