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KP55 ZZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,751 mi
Last recorded98,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 ZZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,339 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 96,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,476 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 88,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective one of two centre mounts corroded , and one of three rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 87,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to rear flexi-pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 83,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to rear flexi-pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,487 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 68,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,847 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 51,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 46,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,732 miles

srs faulty

Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

srs faulty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,530 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,123 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 16,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

KP55 ZZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is KP55 ZZT safe to buy?

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