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WU55 OES

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,181 mi
Last recorded72,181 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 OES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,181 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 71,821 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,284 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,538 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 59,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 48,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 42,561 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer edge

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2016 38,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 37,214 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4x tyres deteriated

o/s/r handbrake low effort ( requires adjustment)

Pass 12 May 2014 35,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,525 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 29,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 25,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,664 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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WU55 OES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU55 OES, 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 WU55 OES registered?

WU55 OES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WU55 OES safe to buy?

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Does WU55 OES have outstanding finance?

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