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RY05 ZHH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,546 mi
Last recorded73,546 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 ZHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 73,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,171 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 69,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 66,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 64,897 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 63,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,192 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 55,192 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,207 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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RY05 ZHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RY05 ZHH, 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 RY05 ZHH registered?

RY05 ZHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is RY05 ZHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 ZHH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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