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GC54 KJC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,581 mi
Last recorded81,581 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC54 KJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,581 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff/cradle mounts have movement

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,764 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 53,050 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,368 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,517 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,520 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 28 Feb 2008 15,712 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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GC54 KJC 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 100%.

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 GC54 KJC, 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 GC54 KJC registered?

GC54 KJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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