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YR55 YJH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,431 mi
Last recorded50,431 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,431 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 49,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 49,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 48,530 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 47,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,347 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 45,731 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 34,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Wiring loose and fouling brakes pad wear sensor wiring

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 YJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR55 YJH, 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 YJH registered?

YR55 YJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 YJH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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