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KB05 FKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,696 mi
Last recorded67,696 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 67,696 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing and one was loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover slight split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic under tray damaged cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray damaged and cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2024 65,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,548 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 59,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,912 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,928 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,340 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,274 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,964 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 34,926 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,243 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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KB05 FKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 KB05 FKR, 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 KB05 FKR registered?

KB05 FKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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