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KAZ 225

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 225
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,828 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2024 87,815 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,382 miles

front bushes slightly worn/squeaking but no excessive movements

Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,556 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,821 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,504 miles

Emissions tested and passed. No print out due to printer issues.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,981 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,859 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 24,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,162 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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KAZ 225 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 KAZ 225, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAZ 225 registered?

KAZ 225 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is KAZ 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 225 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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