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KX05 BSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,969 mi
Last recorded75,969 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 BSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 75,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,757 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,379 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 16,985 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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KX05 BSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KX05 BSZ, 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 KX05 BSZ registered?

KX05 BSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is KX05 BSZ safe to buy?

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