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OY05 NKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,263 mi
Last recorded36,263 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 NKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 36,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 35,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 35,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 34,702 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 34,023 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 32,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 32,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 31,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,732 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 28,609 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 28,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 27,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,088 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 24,346 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,837 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,471 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,549 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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OY05 NKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY05 NKA, 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 OY05 NKA registered?

OY05 NKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is OY05 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 NKA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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