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KP55 KNA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 KNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,423 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 93,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside rear tyre in nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,628 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm bush badly split all round. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm bush badly split all round. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished, now showing cords in cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Rear brakes binding Offisde slightly worse. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 92,275 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,959 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 79,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,667 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,819 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,977 miles

Tyre Size : 285/35/18 (101Y)

nearside rear tyre wearing low (3 mm )

Pass 20 Nov 2010 43,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,610 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 KNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNA, 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 KNA registered?

KP55 KNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is KP55 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 KNA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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