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YD55 VDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,852 mi
Last recorded81,852 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,852 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,369 miles

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

Front wipers judder up and down screen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

suspect offside upper ball joint creaking on lock to lock

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self-levelling system rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front wipers judder up and down screen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

suspect offside upper ball joint creaking on lock to lock

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 71,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre bald inner edge also has a nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall has minor slicing

Offside Rear Tyre almost bald inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,919 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 57,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 53,213 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,694 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,627 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,368 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,599 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,297 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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YD55 VDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD55 VDE, 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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YD55 VDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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