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SL55 JDH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,029 mi
Last recorded57,029 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on tread area

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing on tread area

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,374 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,218 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,320 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 52,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn unevenly

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Shock absorber (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,939 miles

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

RECOMMEND THAT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE RENEWED

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

nearside front tyre is scrubbed on the outer edge

offside rear brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,699 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,559 miles

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)

front brake discs have small surface cracks around the cross drilling holes

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,000 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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 JDH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JDH, 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 JDH registered?

SL55 JDH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is SL55 JDH safe to buy?

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