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HY55 TDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

187,455 mi
Last recorded187,455 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 TDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 187,455 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 172,024 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 165,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 165,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 159,126 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 141,692 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 128,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,518 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 113,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,450 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,938 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,654 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,155 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,638 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,549 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,770 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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HY55 TDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 HY55 TDV, 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 HY55 TDV registered?

HY55 TDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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