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GY55 EEA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,523 mi
Last recorded27,523 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 27,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 26,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 25,071 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 22,646 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 21,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 20,784 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has slight inner edge wear

Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,021 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2018 19,950 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 18,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 16,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,141 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 10,118 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 8,113 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 6,936 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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GY55 EEA 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 94.1%.

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 GY55 EEA, 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 GY55 EEA registered?

GY55 EEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is GY55 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 EEA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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