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KE05 GXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,270 mi
Last recorded64,270 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 GXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 64,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,233 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,776 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,676 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

S.R.S. warning light on indicating a fault in the system.

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres will need replacing soon

Fail 13 Jan 2012 34,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres will need replacing soon

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,400 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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KE05 GXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE05 GXK, 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 KE05 GXK registered?

KE05 GXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KE05 GXK safe to buy?

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