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KS54 UVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,593 mi
Last recorded78,593 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front wiper blades starting to smear

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Nearside and Offside rear lower arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,568 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,423 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn at air spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn at air spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension squeek

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,578 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear suspension fluid wet-possible leak

Rear suspension soft

Fail 24 Mar 2016 58,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear suspension fluid wet-possible leak

Rear suspension soft

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,394 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,735 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,894 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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KS54 UVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KS54 UVP, 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 KS54 UVP registered?

KS54 UVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is KS54 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 UVP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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