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L1 GKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,638 mi
Last recorded85,638 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,209 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,762 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 77,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,763 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,288 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,126 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 66,126 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 608,847 miles

Steering system slightly rough knocking (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system slightly rough knocking (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,641 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs ridged

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,316 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,840 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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L1 GKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L1 GKK, 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 L1 GKK registered?

L1 GKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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