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M222 KEW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,423 mi
Last recorded116,423 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 KEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 116,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 100,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 95,280 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,451 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 90,447 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides 285/35/18 Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 87,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 85,936 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,161 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,483 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 38,483 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,307 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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M222 KEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M222 KEW, 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 M222 KEW registered?

M222 KEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M222 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 KEW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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