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YP55 HVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,714 mi
Last recorded65,714 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 HVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 65,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,958 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 62,679 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,075 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 56,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,293 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,688 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,803 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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YP55 HVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YP55 HVV, 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 YP55 HVV registered?

YP55 HVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YP55 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 HVV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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