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BD55 YPW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,242 mi
Last recorded66,242 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake recording minimum effort required

sill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,082 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 63,059 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,790 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,336 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,806 miles

Small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,885 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres, treads worn very low inner edges.

both rear tyres, centre treads on depth warning markers & worn low inner edges.

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,385 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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BD55 YPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BD55 YPW, 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 BD55 YPW?

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What year was BD55 YPW registered?

BD55 YPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is BD55 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 YPW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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