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L17 KRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,807 mi
Last recorded63,807 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 KRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,867 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,525 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 60,389 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 56,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s inner rack ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2020 51,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,037 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,624 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,857 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,232 miles

both front tyres cut in inner sidewalls but not exposing cords

engine and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Fail 4 Feb 2016 44,217 miles

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

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

both front tyres cut in inner sidewalls but not exposing cords

engine and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/c/u/ light on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/c/u/ light on

low readings on parking brake

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,374 miles

offside front fog light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,273 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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L17 KRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L17 KRE, 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 L17 KRE registered?

L17 KRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is L17 KRE safe to buy?

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