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YH55 HBE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,662 mi
Last recorded71,662 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 71,587 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,291 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 57,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 53,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,314 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 45,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,919 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all brake pipes & other items

Fail 6 Jun 2019 43,919 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all brake pipes & other items

Pass 4 May 2018 41,052 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 39,233 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 39,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage joint seized & bracket broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 36,787 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 33,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 30,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,343 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 27,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 24,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,816 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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YH55 HBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YH55 HBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH55 HBE registered?

YH55 HBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is YH55 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 HBE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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