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YC55 YHL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 138,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken and faded (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inop and glass broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 138,331 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not plain white (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not plain yellow (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken and faded (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inop and glass broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,530 miles

Front number plate at a angle where it should be flat

Fail 19 Jul 2021 135,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate at a angle where it should be flat

Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,846 miles

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2020 133,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,106 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,083 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 121,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,481 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm 2454517 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,674 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,672 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,101 miles

All four tyres wearing low on edges (stepped edges).

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,101 miles

All four tyres wearing low on edges (stepped edges).

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,877 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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YC55 YHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC55 YHL, 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 YC55 YHL registered?

YC55 YHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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