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SN55 LZS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,029 mi
Last recorded82,029 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 LZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 82,029 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 79,842 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 77,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 74,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 71,871 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 69,086 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 68,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 65,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,772 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,104 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)

nail in offside rear tyre tread.!!!

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,430 miles

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

offside front tyre ald on inside tread.!!!

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,696 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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SN55 LZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SN55 LZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN55 LZS registered?

SN55 LZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is SN55 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 LZS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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