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WJ55 TVW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,725 mi
Last recorded71,725 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 TVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,725 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 71,725 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 71,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 71,565 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 68,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 285/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and has a cut to the outer wall 285/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,981 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 64,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,581 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,997 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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WJ55 TVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WJ55 TVW, 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 WJ55 TVW registered?

WJ55 TVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WJ55 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 TVW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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