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V66 RKS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,910 mi
Last recorded40,910 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 33,761 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45zr17 98w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 30,387 miles

All tyres wearing lo won inner edges

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,203 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 27,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,442 miles

Offside Rear brake is binding

front wipers smear

Pass 16 Aug 2016 16,338 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 16,338 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,162 miles

Both front tyres has slight crack on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,797 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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V66 RKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V66 RKS, 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 V66 RKS registered?

V66 RKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is V66 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V66 RKS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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