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DX05 YLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,559 mi
Last recorded59,559 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 59,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 56,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner Side Of Wheel Has Wielding Modification

Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 53,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,613 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 42,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,056 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,062 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 May 2012 25,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 24,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,817 miles

n/s and o/s front dics corroded on inside edge

n/s and o/s rear discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,980 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 20,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,179 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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DX05 YLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DX05 YLK, 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 DX05 YLK?

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What year was DX05 YLK registered?

DX05 YLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is DX05 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 YLK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX05 YLK have outstanding finance?

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