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K21 SEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,600 mi
Last recorded69,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 SEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 69,600 miles

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers on under body & achers

Pass 16 Jun 2023 69,280 miles

covers on under body

Pass 9 Jul 2022 68,204 miles

covers all under body

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 66,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,243 miles

brake pipes to both front flexi hoses corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 62,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,298 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 57,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,866 miles

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

oil leak

under side covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 47,130 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,320 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,518 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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K21 SEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K21 SEJ, 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 K21 SEJ registered?

K21 SEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is K21 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K21 SEJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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