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KX55 AAU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,210 mi
Last recorded91,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 AAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 90,249 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,959 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,388 miles

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,909 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,515 miles

rear suspension slightly different height each side . warning message on dash ,

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,127 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,703 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 71,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,187 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,957 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,880 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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KX55 AAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KX55 AAU, 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 KX55 AAU registered?

KX55 AAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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