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KR05 BXW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,355 mi
Last recorded69,355 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 BXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,355 miles

Central Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

front tyres wearing badly on inner edge, requires wheel alignment.

Pass 4 May 2024 67,545 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 67,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,019 miles

o/s/f brake pad securing pin insecure re-fitted correctly

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,208 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 45,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 42,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,002 miles

battery insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,872 miles

service interval warning displayed

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,729 miles

slight damage to o/s indicator side repeater

surface damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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KR05 BXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KR05 BXW, 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

How do I check the history of KR05 BXW?

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What year was KR05 BXW registered?

KR05 BXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is KR05 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 BXW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR05 BXW have outstanding finance?

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