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KY05 YOO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 YOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,017 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,833 miles

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,353 miles

Slight leak from ABC system

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,996 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 15,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,655 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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KY05 YOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KY05 YOO, 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 KY05 YOO registered?

KY05 YOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is KY05 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 YOO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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