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FL05 KNR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,140 mi
Last recorded81,140 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 81,140 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 77,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 75,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 75,123 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 70,170 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 23 May 2018 63,549 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 May 2017 56,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2016 49,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,008 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 40,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2013 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 31,659 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,732 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,785 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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FL05 KNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc 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 FL05 KNR, 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 FL05 KNR registered?

FL05 KNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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