MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear cut on tyre
Offside Front cut on tyre
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear cut on tyre
active body control warning lamp on
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear cut on tyre
Offside Front cut on tyre
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear cut on tyre
active body control warning lamp on
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front and rear tyres are wearing om the inner edges
slight play in the offside front wheel
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front and rear tyres are wearing om the inner edges
slight play in the offside front wheel
ABC light on dash
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre is approaching the legal limit on both the edge's
offside front tyre is on the legal linit on the inner edge
very slight lift in the nearside front wheel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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YD05 BSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YD05 BSL, 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 YD05 BSL registered?
YD05 BSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2005.
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