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VX55 VWH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,717 mi
Last recorded104,717 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 104,717 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 96,964 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 96,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 255/40/18 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 90,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 255/40/18 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 78,739 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,866 miles

Central locking on O/S/F door does not work.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,571 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,331 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,346 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Wipers juddering

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,158 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox (probable electrical plug or sump gasket)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 30,158 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox (probable electrical plug or sump gasket)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,135 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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VX55 VWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VX55 VWH, 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 VX55 VWH registered?

VX55 VWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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