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S500 KLN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,692 mi
Last recorded47,692 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 KLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 47,119 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,746 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,833 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 35,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 32,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,775 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,843 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,232 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,972 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,225 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,144 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,834 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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S500 KLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S500 KLN, 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 S500 KLN registered?

S500 KLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is S500 KLN safe to buy?

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