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YG55 ORB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,871 mi
Last recorded89,871 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ORB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,197 miles

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 81,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 78,451 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 76,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 74,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 72,220 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 70,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,837 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,860 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,818 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,925 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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YG55 ORB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG55 ORB, 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 YG55 ORB registered?

YG55 ORB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YG55 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 ORB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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