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HN05 UYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,359 mi
Last recorded66,359 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 UYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,359 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 64,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 61,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,475 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

Rear rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,255 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2021 61,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,191 miles

Nearside headlamp has broken fixings but is still secure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 59,184 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative ABC and SBC warning indicator message on (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside headlamp has broken fixings but is still secure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 May 2016 59,100 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery warning lamp/message on

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

item removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

oil leak/s

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,353 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,546 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 23,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 18,058 miles

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

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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HN05 UYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN05 UYS, 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 HN05 UYS registered?

HN05 UYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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