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KS05 CEV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,787 mi
Last recorded106,787 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,787 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint noisey

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 98,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 93,499 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 93,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Os front lower ball joint has movement

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,550 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,397 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,174 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

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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KS05 CEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KS05 CEV, 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 KS05 CEV registered?

KS05 CEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is KS05 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 CEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS05 CEV have outstanding finance?

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