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YR55 TZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,020 mi
Last recorded115,020 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 TZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 115,020 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides. (7.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear underside (spare wheel well)

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,562 miles

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

surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,840 miles

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

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

Rear Boot floor corroded slightly.

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,177 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber lower joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 91,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge tread 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

full underbody panel fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,310 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,706 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,703 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking around flexi pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,121 miles

Advise Full Underbody Guard Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,456 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,328 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 49,321 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,082 miles

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

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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear and front tyres shalow cuts

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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YR55 TZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR55 TZV, 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 YR55 TZV registered?

YR55 TZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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