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GK55 AGO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,832 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 93,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,001 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,570 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,675 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,130 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 59,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,404 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 42,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GK55 AGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK55 AGO, 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 GK55 AGO registered?

GK55 AGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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