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BF55 YCP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,184 mi
Last recorded70,184 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,184 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,707 miles

engine covers and undertrays hide components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 14 May 2019 68,293 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Fail 14 May 2019 68,293 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 9 May 2018 67,923 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,313 miles

outer sills ,engine covers under trays hide components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,265 miles

engine cover and under tray hides components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,567 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 58,567 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,928 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 47,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,133 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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BF55 YCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF55 YCP, 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 BF55 YCP registered?

BF55 YCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BF55 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 YCP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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