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MC05 YDM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,726 mi
Last recorded49,726 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,726 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 48,802 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 48,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 48,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,007 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,984 miles

all tyres perishing and slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,379 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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MC05 YDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MC05 YDM, 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 MC05 YDM registered?

MC05 YDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MC05 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 YDM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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