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YP55 OSA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,021 mi
Last recorded107,021 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 107,021 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 107,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 106,590 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 103,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 98,539 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,850 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,972 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 92,972 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 90,062 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 89,964 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,499 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly deteriorated and split in tread also very low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s front tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread also getting very low on edges

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,074 miles

both front tyres starting to get very low on edges

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,138 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,202 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s rear tyre starting to get very low

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,316 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,741 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,494 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,161 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 OSA 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 82.6%.

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 YP55 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

YP55 OSA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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