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MK55 RKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,098 mi
Last recorded52,098 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 52,098 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,387 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,216 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Front tyre tred cracked

Nearside Rear tyre tred cracked

Offside Front tyre tred cracked

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,931 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,380 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,577 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,963 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,970 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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MK55 RKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK55 RKZ, 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 MK55 RKZ registered?

MK55 RKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is MK55 RKZ safe to buy?

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