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KX55 YJR

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake pipes greased

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 88,725 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake pipes greased

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,581 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 86,581 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 86,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 83,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 83,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,688 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom of strut (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,896 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,972 miles

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

Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,902 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,613 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,817 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 YJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

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

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