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K55 CJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,701 mi
Last recorded115,701 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 CJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 115,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2023 115,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 115,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,663 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))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,663 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,088 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 113,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,552 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,553 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 110,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 109,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,010 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,298 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 47,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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K55 CJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K55 CJK, 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 K55 CJK registered?

K55 CJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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