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YE55 WVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,111 mi
Last recorded11,111 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 11,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 11,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 11,068 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 11,046 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 11,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 11,007 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 10,987 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 10,987 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 10,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 10,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 10,944 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 10,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective unable to check fuel cap (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery warning on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2016 10,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 10,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 10,665 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 9,736 miles

Near side mirror cracked

Near side repeater lens broken

Fail 9 Nov 2010 8,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,438 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 6,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 5,573 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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YE55 WVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE55 WVZ, 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 YE55 WVZ registered?

YE55 WVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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