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SL55 DUG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,502 mi
Last recorded165,502 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 DUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 165,502 miles

Central Rear non obligatory brake light lens damaged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 160,489 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 157,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 148,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 140,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,939 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 123,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 110,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,804 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 74,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,868 miles

brake pad wear light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,845 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted / scored

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,533 miles

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

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 31 Aug 2010 37,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,450 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,574 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 DUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DUG, 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 DUG registered?

SL55 DUG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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