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LT55 YYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,401 mi
Last recorded105,401 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 YYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left hand catalist leaking from weld defect (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 84,781 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked, (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 73,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 69,659 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,104 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,429 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,039 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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LT55 YYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LT55 YYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT55 YYJ registered?

LT55 YYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LT55 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 YYJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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