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KP05 UGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,989 mi
Last recorded75,989 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 UGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 75,989 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,903 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 71,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has 2x nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,347 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,072 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,586 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 57,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 55,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,206 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,793 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 49,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,273 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,506 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,372 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2011 14,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 14,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,948 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,473 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,966 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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KP05 UGJ 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 82.6%.

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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

KP05 UGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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