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KP05 NRJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,052 mi
Last recorded106,052 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 NRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,894 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,738 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,632 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 92,632 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 82,321 miles

o/s/f foglight inop

Fail 24 Feb 2012 82,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

o/s/f foglight inop

Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,999 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,996 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,882 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,481 miles

tyres wearing on inner edges

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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KP05 NRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP05 NRJ, 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 KP05 NRJ registered?

KP05 NRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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