MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover gaskets both banks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
driver seat showing wear
offside front brakes making a noise when rotated backwards
Nearside Front Tyre wearing very close to cords showing on inner edge plus has a nail in the tread.
Offside Front Tyre wearing very low on inner edge, close to cords showing
Rear brake hoses starting to crack.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake hoses starting to crack.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge plus low on tread.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn low on inner edges
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST55 VVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VVG, 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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How do I check the history of ST55 VVG?
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What year was ST55 VVG registered?
ST55 VVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 2005.
Is ST55 VVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST55 VVG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ST55 VVG have outstanding finance?
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