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KU55 KFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,771 mi
Last recorded152,771 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 152,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 152,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 146,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,707 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,898 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,768 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 117,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,123 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,206 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

surface rust on inner surfaces of front discs

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,897 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KU55 KFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KU55 KFA, 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 KU55 KFA registered?

KU55 KFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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