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WR55 HFP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,273 mi
Last recorded82,273 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 HFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 82,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 77,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,703 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,379 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,523 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked On Sidewall

Offside Front Tyre Cracked On Sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have slight cracking in the tread

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,388 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 56,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,865 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,539 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,973 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 22,408 miles

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

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)

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

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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WR55 HFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WR55 HFP, 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

How do I check the history of WR55 HFP?

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What year was WR55 HFP registered?

WR55 HFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is WR55 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 HFP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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