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NM55 KVT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 KVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 130,377 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 129,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 126,394 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,723 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 108,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/25/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 108,918 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/25/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 108,718 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close to minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,351 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 99,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,199 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 85,160 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,991 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,723 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,471 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,997 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,951 miles

Nearside 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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NM55 KVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NM55 KVT, 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 NM55 KVT registered?

NM55 KVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is NM55 KVT safe to buy?

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