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P7 YYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,417 mi
Last recorded96,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 YYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,417 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 96,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,346 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,296 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,347 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 72,750 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,988 miles

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

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE HAS BEEN REPAIRED ON OUTER SIDWALL... ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE DAMAGED/CUT ON OUTER SIDWALL

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,858 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has damaged sidewall

offside front tyre has been repaired twice on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,929 miles

ADVISE n/s front and rear tyres cut's on outer sidewalls

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,733 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 38,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,045 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 32,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P7 YYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P7 YYY, 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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P7 YYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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