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HJ55 YHX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,374 mi
Last recorded11,374 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 11,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 10,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 10,091 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 14 Jun 2023 9,559 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 9,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 8,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 8,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 8,209 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 8,143 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 8,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 7,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 7,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 6,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 6,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 6,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,069 miles

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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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HJ55 YHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 HJ55 YHX, 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 HJ55 YHX registered?

HJ55 YHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 YHX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ55 YHX have outstanding finance?

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