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WN55 ZGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,098 mi
Last recorded37,098 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 ZGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 37,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub ball joint onto rear arm on the front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub ball joint onto rear arm on the front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,817 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 32,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 29,755 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 29,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 27,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 25,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,105 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,466 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,221 miles

front brake discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,835 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 10,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 7,831 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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WN55 ZGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WN55 ZGG, 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 WN55 ZGG registered?

WN55 ZGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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