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YS55 BFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,332 mi
Last recorded78,332 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 78,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 78,097 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 76,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 76,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,439 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 76,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,873 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,327 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,593 miles

N/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,617 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,651 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front tyre worn close to cords on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,707 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,357 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a small amount of white light to rear.

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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YS55 BFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YS55 BFE, 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 YS55 BFE registered?

YS55 BFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is YS55 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 BFE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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