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RKZ 4520

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 4520
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 94,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 90,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trailing arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,157 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 64,201 miles

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

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2020 63,199 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 63,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 285/35R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover slightly deterioated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body panels obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight movement in both front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / heavily perished and bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Strong advise. Deep groove in o/s/f tyre inner side wall. No cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipe corrosion

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipe corrosion

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,131 miles

N/s/f tyre slightly perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/s/f tyre slightly perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,889 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,175 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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RKZ 4520 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RKZ 4520, 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 RKZ 4520 registered?

RKZ 4520 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is RKZ 4520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKZ 4520 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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