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DK05 GKP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 78,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,197 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 70,197 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and splitting in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,102 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,733 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 58,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,941 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 23 Aug 2010 33,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,940 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,512 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT & REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

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

REAR BRAKE LININGS LOW

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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DK05 GKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DK05 GKP, 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 DK05 GKP registered?

DK05 GKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is DK05 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 GKP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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