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KT05 VSM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,350 mi
Last recorded64,350 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 64,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 63,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 62,788 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,001 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,154 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,013 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 55,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,138 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 55,138 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,920 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2010 37,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres worn bald on inner edges

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,162 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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KT05 VSM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KT05 VSM, 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 KT05 VSM registered?

KT05 VSM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is KT05 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 VSM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT05 VSM have outstanding finance?

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