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KR55 USG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,039 mi
Last recorded114,039 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 USG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 111,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,905 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 109,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,115 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Oct 2019 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,495 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,701 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint outer (2.5.A.1c)

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

Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,809 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,203 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 Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 67,205 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KR55 USG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KR55 USG, 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.

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What year was KR55 USG registered?

KR55 USG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is KR55 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 USG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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