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YY55 FFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,525 mi
Last recorded49,525 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 45,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint leaking slight greese (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 43,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,813 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 May 2019 38,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 37,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,724 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,497 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,232 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 20,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,205 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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YY55 FFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YY55 FFA, 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 YY55 FFA registered?

YY55 FFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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