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YA54 XPG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,932 mi
Last recorded189,932 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 189,932 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlamps slightly dim

Fail 3 Apr 2023 189,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlamps slightly dim

Pass 25 Mar 2022 186,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 186,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 176,478 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 164,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 164,202 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 156,492 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approximately 4- 5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,958 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 144,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 135,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 119,310 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2011 99,398 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 99,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,933 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,201 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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YA54 XPG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA54 XPG, 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 YA54 XPG registered?

YA54 XPG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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