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K1 XTH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 XTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 66,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 66,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 65,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 61,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,769 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,474 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 56,463 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,946 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,740 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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K1 XTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K1 XTH, 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 K1 XTH registered?

K1 XTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is K1 XTH safe to buy?

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