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YX05 FFH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,275 mi
Last recorded89,275 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on the transmission possibly sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 84,533 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2020 82,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,817 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,298 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,623 miles

front + rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,365 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,717 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 27 Feb 2009 34,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,924 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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YX05 FFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX05 FFH, 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 YX05 FFH registered?

YX05 FFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is YX05 FFH safe to buy?

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