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SL55 JPR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,300 mi
Last recorded45,300 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 JPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 45,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 44,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 43,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 42,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 41,771 miles

Offside Front poor beam image

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen 9mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 41,771 miles

Offside Front poor beam image

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen 9mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 41,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 40,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 38,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 37,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,383 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 1 May 2015 35,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,650 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,758 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

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 JPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JPR, 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 JPR registered?

SL55 JPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is SL55 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 JPR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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