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RK55 ZBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,375 mi
Last recorded78,375 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,375 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread remaining

Rear brake flexi hoses perished

Rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,980 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,189 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,411 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 33,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,215 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,361 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,810 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 ZBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZBZ, 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 RK55 ZBZ registered?

RK55 ZBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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