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KT55 YHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 93,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,876 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,280 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,052 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,967 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,802 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 86,795 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,145 miles

Engine has oil leakage

Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,908 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,799 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,860 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 35,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,815 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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KT55 YHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KT55 YHG, 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 KT55 YHG registered?

KT55 YHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is KT55 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT55 YHG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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