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L100 KVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,554 mi
Last recorded82,554 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 KVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 82,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,956 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 77,620 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,972 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 76,261 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2017 76,261 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2016 74,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 71,238 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 67,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,956 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 61,922 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

n/s door indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 May 2012 53,452 miles

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

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

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

n/s indicator side repeater damaged

o/s indicator side repeater water ingress

Fail 18 May 2012 53,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s indicator side repeater damaged

o/s indicator side repeater water ingress

Pass 14 May 2011 43,656 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 43,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,030 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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L100 KVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L100 KVA, 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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L100 KVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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