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KY05 NJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 90,481 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 90,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,289 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 84,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,771 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 77,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front outer ads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,111 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,278 miles

offside and nearside front wheelbearings slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,485 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)

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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KY05 NJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY05 NJK, 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 KY05 NJK registered?

KY05 NJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KY05 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 NJK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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