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KN05 KJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,952 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 90,952 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder on plastic disc stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,336 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 83,831 miles

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

under tray loose under engine.

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,642 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is badly cracked on outer shoulder, 255/40W18

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked on outer shoulder, 285/35Y18

Offside Front tyre is badly cracked on outer shoulder, 255/40W18

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,302 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 65,146 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 63,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 63,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,683 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,233 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 KJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KN05 KJF, 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 KN05 KJF registered?

KN05 KJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 KJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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