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K222 SPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,040 mi
Last recorded112,040 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 SPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 109,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,438 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,543 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,460 miles

1.o/s rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,347 miles

1.n/s rear tyre low on tread

Fail 7 Jan 2012 74,941 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,941 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

cuts nearside front tyrewall

squeal from offside handbrake

Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,362 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cuts nearside front tyrewall

squeal from offside handbrake

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,474 miles

ADVICE ONLY All tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,261 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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K222 SPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 K222 SPL, 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 K222 SPL registered?

K222 SPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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