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R6 KAL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,076 mi
Last recorded51,076 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 KAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 51,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 48,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,790 miles

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

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 40,262 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 39,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 38,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,583 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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R6 KAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R6 KAL, 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 R6 KAL registered?

R6 KAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is R6 KAL safe to buy?

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