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KN05 CRU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 85,993 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 84,716 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,858 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,452 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,971 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,885 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,683 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 66,682 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,386 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 65,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,187 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,471 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,332 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 57,319 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 50,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,085 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 36,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,127 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,169 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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KN05 CRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KN05 CRU, 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 KN05 CRU registered?

KN05 CRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is KN05 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN05 CRU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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