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VN55 JHH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,514 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 83,522 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,156 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 83,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 80,481 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 80,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,435 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 67,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,662 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,952 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,503 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,656 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 46,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,354 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers

Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers

Pass 8 Apr 2013 135,175 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

srs light on

Fail 8 Feb 2012 31,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

n/s/f tyre has multiple deep cuts to inner sidewall

srs light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,251 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,928 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,264 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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VN55 JHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VN55 JHH, 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 VN55 JHH registered?

VN55 JHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is VN55 JHH safe to buy?

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