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P500 KGB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 KGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 95,293 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 87,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,489 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 76,961 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess suspect engine mounting excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,028 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,418 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 62,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2016 56,930 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 54,790 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 52,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,827 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 24,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre has age cracks in tread pattern not exposing cords

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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P500 KGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 P500 KGB, 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 P500 KGB registered?

P500 KGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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