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YA05 VUU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,714 mi
Last recorded37,714 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 VUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2020 37,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 37,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,095 miles

oil leak

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,580 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front discs rusty

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 33,116 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,225 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 26,481 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs low and slight corrosion

No tirefit

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 May 2010 21,141 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,362 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,479 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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YA05 VUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA05 VUU, 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 YA05 VUU registered?

YA05 VUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is YA05 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 VUU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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