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MF55 KTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,261 mi
Last recorded28,261 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 KTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 28,261 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 27,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 25,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 24,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,906 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,809 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 22,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 22,061 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 22,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,339 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2008 9,863 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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MF55 KTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF55 KTX, 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 MF55 KTX registered?

MF55 KTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is MF55 KTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 KTX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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