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SL55 UFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,097 mi
Last recorded26,097 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 26,097 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 25,403 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 25,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 24,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 24,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,611 miles

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

battery warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,029 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,257 miles

Front both front brake discs correded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing a.b.c rear bellows covers (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,235 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 16,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 11,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,237 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 10,232 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UFO, 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 UFO registered?

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

Is SL55 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 UFO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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