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SL55 MJB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 80,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 79,631 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 79,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 70,903 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 70,903 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,526 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 69,526 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,786 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,492 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,137 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edge plus only just in

n/s front fog light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,137 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inside edge plus only just in

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,280 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 MJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 MJB, 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 MJB registered?

SL55 MJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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