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LY55 ZUA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,378 mi
Last recorded78,378 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 ZUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 78,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 76,338 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 75,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 73,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,764 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 64,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,760 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 49,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,213 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,514 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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LY55 ZUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY55 ZUA, 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 LY55 ZUA registered?

LY55 ZUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is LY55 ZUA safe to buy?

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