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R6 YJP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 101,495 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2025 101,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,752 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 92,947 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front brake hoses swollen

Fail 31 Jan 2022 92,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front brake hoses swollen

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,703 miles

front brake pipes corroded

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,832 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,449 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 80,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,438 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 78,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,133 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,477 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,568 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,592 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,665 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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R6 YJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R6 YJP, 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 R6 YJP registered?

R6 YJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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