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KX05 YJU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 124,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 124,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 124,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 123,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,978 miles

knock in steering on lock to lock check

Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,777 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant warning message on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 120,384 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack due to tyre fatigue

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack due to tyre fatigue

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,221 miles

All 4 tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.

OSR tyre tread low.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,854 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner shoulders

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,564 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 53,776 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2008 44,207 miles

Centre brake light lens cracked

O/S mirror indicator lens cracked

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 YJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX05 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

KX05 YJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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