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M21 KHB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,374 mi
Last recorded88,374 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 71,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 70,894 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 68,113 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,376 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 65,376 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,533 miles

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

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)

brake wearing light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges & worn close to wear markers (4mm).

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge & worn close to wear markers (4mm).

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 53,428 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges & worn close to wear markers (4mm).

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge & worn close to wear markers (4mm).

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,070 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,268 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,868 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,133 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,257 miles

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

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

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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M21 KHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M21 KHB, 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 M21 KHB registered?

M21 KHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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