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VE54 KKV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 126,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

propshaft coupling worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,896 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 108,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 80,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 74,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VE54 KKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE54 KKV, 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 VE54 KKV registered?

VE54 KKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is VE54 KKV safe to buy?

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