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KR05 KAS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,500 mi
Last recorded24,500 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 24,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 24,468 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 24,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 23,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 21,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,528 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 18,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,375 miles

N/S/F foglight glass cracked

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

both front disc rusty on inside

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,571 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,197 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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KR05 KAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KR05 KAS, 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 KAS?

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What year was KR05 KAS registered?

KR05 KAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is KR05 KAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 KAS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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