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GD05 YBG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,363 mi
Last recorded88,363 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm with strut bolted too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/y20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm with strut bolted too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/y20 (5.2.3 (e))

both front air struts slight mist of oil

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn badly. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn badly. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,451 miles

Both rear tyres worn off on inside edges. 305/25ZR20 Pirelli PZero Nero

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,864 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,495 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,134 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electronic steering lock inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,802 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,486 miles

slight cut n/s/rear tyre side-wall

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,447 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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GD05 YBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GD05 YBG, 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 GD05 YBG registered?

GD05 YBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GD05 YBG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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