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KT05 XOY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,642 mi
Last recorded93,642 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 XOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,394 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 93,394 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,931 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,608 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,493 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,295 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 15,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,260 miles

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)

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 XOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOY, 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 KT05 XOY registered?

KT05 XOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is KT05 XOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 XOY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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