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YD55 WZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,331 mi
Last recorded81,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 WZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 81,331 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,128 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,632 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 68,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,442 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front tyres are split and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,476 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 12,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 56,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,628 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,868 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 49,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,412 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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