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YVY 665

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,762 mi
Last recorded70,762 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVY 665
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,762 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low + starting to wear on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,725 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,928 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,015 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,010 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,599 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,369 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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YVY 665 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 YVY 665, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVY 665 registered?

YVY 665 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2004.

Is YVY 665 safe to buy?

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