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GK05 PTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 PTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,557 miles

Nearside and Offside Brake disc modified but not seriously weakened

Nearside and Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,883 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,836 miles

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,396 miles

front brake discs heavily worn/poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,231 miles

front brake discs poor condition/worn

n/s wiper smearing/juddering across windscreen

o/s/r brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,259 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,294 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 PTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PTZ, 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

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What year was GK05 PTZ registered?

GK05 PTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 PTZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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