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T17 KEN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,632 mi
Last recorded60,632 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 KEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 60,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 59,875 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 59,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,730 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2--3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,475 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)

unable to test steering and not know if it has one , but auto and transmission lock in park

Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,357 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 12,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 10,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 9,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,067 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 6,794 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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T17 KEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 T17 KEN, 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 T17 KEN registered?

T17 KEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is T17 KEN safe to buy?

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