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SF05 XKH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,951 mi
Last recorded97,951 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 XKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 97,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 94,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body plastic trays limiting inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2023 93,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body plastic covers limiting inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,280 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm ball joint boot slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,195 miles

Unable to make complete underside inspection due to undertrays fitted

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,148 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to make complete underside inspection due to undertrays fitted

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,121 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 18 Mar 2013 53,305 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,714 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,111 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,372 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,087 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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SF05 XKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SF05 XKH, 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 SF05 XKH registered?

SF05 XKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is SF05 XKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 XKH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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