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YX05 MXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,719 mi
Last recorded66,719 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 66,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 66,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,409 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))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 65,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,784 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,620 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 63,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,053 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre 285/35/18

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,655 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake disc dust cover is distorted at bottom

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,125 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 48,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn slightly bald on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,979 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,349 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 29,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,629 miles

corrosion to brake discs

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 MXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YX05 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

YX05 MXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is YX05 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 MXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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