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K13 ELT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,993 mi
Last recorded48,993 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 ELT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 48,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 48,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,531 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,741 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 28,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,700 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cut on the outer side walls.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,890 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cut on the outer side walls.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,433 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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K13 ELT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K13 ELT, 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 K13 ELT registered?

K13 ELT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is K13 ELT safe to buy?

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