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RK55 THV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,226 mi
Last recorded64,226 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 THV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,226 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 64,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,058 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 61,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 58,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,758 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,053 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,315 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 44,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,537 miles

front pads appear low remove wheels to confirm

n/s/f tyre starting to scrub out inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge treat as urgent

Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,508 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,848 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on edge

n/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,499 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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RK55 THV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RK55 THV, 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

How do I check the history of RK55 THV?

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What year was RK55 THV registered?

RK55 THV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is RK55 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK55 THV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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