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W400 YNS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,932 mi
Last recorded125,932 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW400 YNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 125,932 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 124,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 124,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,523 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,569 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 101,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has wall structure damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,487 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 65,425 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 65,425 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,442 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,689 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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W400 YNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W400 YNS, 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 W400 YNS registered?

W400 YNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is W400 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W400 YNS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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