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GK05 LDK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,329 mi
Last recorded65,329 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 LDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 65,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 63,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 60,488 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,535 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF rear lower arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF both lower arm boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,896 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,212 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,155 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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GK05 LDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GK05 LDK, 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 GK05 LDK?

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What year was GK05 LDK registered?

GK05 LDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is GK05 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK05 LDK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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