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VE55 HNA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,559 mi
Last recorded51,559 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 HNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 51,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,428 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,857 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,239 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 42,190 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,145 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,037 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,189 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 17,545 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,545 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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VE55 HNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 VE55 HNA, 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 VE55 HNA registered?

VE55 HNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is VE55 HNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 HNA 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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