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CF05 YCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 YCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 91,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2024 85,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,413 miles

plastic trays fitted to floor

Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,304 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,026 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,793 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 74,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,976 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,324 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2016 60,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

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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CF05 YCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF05 YCZ, 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 CF05 YCZ registered?

CF05 YCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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