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GF05 KJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,109 mi
Last recorded51,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 51,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 50,689 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,838 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 49,838 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,190 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,814 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has inner wear

Offside front tyre has inner wear

Offside rear tyre has inner wear and starting to crack

Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has inner wear

Offside front tyre has inner wear

Offside rear tyre has inner wear and starting to crack

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,782 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,668 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,836 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,315 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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GF05 KJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GF05 KJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF05 KJO?

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What year was GF05 KJO registered?

GF05 KJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is GF05 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 KJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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