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RX55 YEE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,303 mi
Last recorded104,303 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 104,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 104,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 101,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,840 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 98,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 94,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 87,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 87,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,284 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,746 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,458 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,336 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,680 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,533 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,459 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,118 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,988 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,463 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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RX55 YEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RX55 YEE, 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 RX55 YEE registered?

RX55 YEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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