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KL55 ORC

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,967 mi
Last recorded77,967 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,967 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers restricting inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,305 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2023 76,418 miles

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

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,552 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,088 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,462 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,998 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,093 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,579 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,770 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,085 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,300 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,250 miles

Manufactors Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,288 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,948 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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KL55 ORC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 KL55 ORC, 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 KL55 ORC registered?

KL55 ORC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KL55 ORC safe to buy?

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