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KP05 VKH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,697 mi
Last recorded85,697 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 85,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 58,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,205 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,802 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2020 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,940 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 33,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,737 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,199 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 24,991 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,203 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,162 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 18,245 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 14,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,862 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 VKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VKH, 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 KP05 VKH registered?

KP05 VKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KP05 VKH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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