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ML05 YZP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 76,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 71,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,706 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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ML05 YZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML05 YZP, 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 ML05 YZP registered?

ML05 YZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is ML05 YZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 YZP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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