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Y2 YDY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,759 mi
Last recorded104,759 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 YDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 104,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 103,133 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2024 103,125 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn connects to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn connects to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,807 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 92,533 miles

Offside Rear slight imbalance across hand brake

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,179 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,801 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,743 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,743 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,605 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2011 55,681 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,359 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,270 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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Y2 YDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y2 YDY, 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 Y2 YDY registered?

Y2 YDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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