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YY55 MZG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,052 mi
Last recorded58,052 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 58,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in door mirror housing lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,748 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,664 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,303 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,665 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,807 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 23 Mar 2018 44,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,665 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,613 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,994 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 30,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,290 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,952 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 8 Dec 2010 22,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,826 miles

Both front tyres no tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,441 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 MZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

YY55 MZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YY55 MZG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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