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ST55 LPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,116 mi
Last recorded60,116 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,116 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 60,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,017 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 56,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside suspension low

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,916 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 48,914 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,714 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,617 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,224 miles

Front wipers replacement ind yellow.(wipers clering screen ok)

N/S/F Castor arm bush slightly split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,405 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,125 miles

offside front fog light inop

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,695 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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ST55 LPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 ST55 LPZ, 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 ST55 LPZ registered?

ST55 LPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is ST55 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 LPZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST55 LPZ have outstanding finance?

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