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KE05 TYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,668 mi
Last recorded127,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 127,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 126,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both strong advise (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 123,382 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area/ seal unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges/displaying sidewall damage

Fail 5 Nov 2018 123,290 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges/nsr slight sidewall damage

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,089 miles

front tyres on 4 and 5mm with inner and outer edges wearing smooth

rear tyres on 5mm

Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,309 miles

under trays fitted obscuring vehicle components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,741 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,431 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,308 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 79,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 71,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,598 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,939 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,880 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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KE05 TYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TYO, 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 KE05 TYO registered?

KE05 TYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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