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RKY 989R

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 989R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,691 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,574 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,498 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,918 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,962 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,729 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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RKY 989R is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 RKY 989R, 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 RKY 989R registered?

RKY 989R is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is RKY 989R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKY 989R shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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