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D9 DKL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,392 mi
Last recorded52,392 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 52,392 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 44,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,081 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 43,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,207 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre in inner edge and sidewalls damaged driven flat

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2.5mm and slight lump in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2017 38,212 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,758 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,701 miles

both front tyres have 2mm tread and outer side walls cut/perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,579 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread and outer side wall cut/perishing

offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,704 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread and nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,706 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,529 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

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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D9 DKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D9 DKL, 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 D9 DKL registered?

D9 DKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is D9 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 DKL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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