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KP55 BZF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,132 mi
Last recorded68,132 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 68,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On Wing Mirror Body (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 67,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,238 miles

vehicle under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,056 miles

vehicle under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 66,053 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

vehicle under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished/ cracking (YOKOHAMA - 285/30/19

Fail 6 Jun 2016 64,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage lower joint/ linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage lower joint/ linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished/ cracking (YOKOHAMA - 285/30/19

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 60,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2014 60,449 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,781 miles

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)

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

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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KP55 BZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP55 BZF, 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 KP55 BZF registered?

KP55 BZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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