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LR55 KUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,256 mi
Last recorded92,256 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 92,256 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 69,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 67,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,379 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,119 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,706 miles

intermittant,boot lock releases when driver door shut.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 14,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,358 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 6,480 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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LR55 KUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR55 KUW, 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 LR55 KUW registered?

LR55 KUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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