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LK05 UVD

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,724 mi
Last recorded93,724 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 93,724 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,588 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,170 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 85,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,175 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,407 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses showing slight cracking of outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 82,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,930 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,870 miles

Centre Front Chips in front windscreen

Nearside Front SLIGHT BULBE IN THE OUTER WALL

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 65,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,644 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LK05 UVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK05 UVD, 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 LK05 UVD registered?

LK05 UVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LK05 UVD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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