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VU05 KGF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,625 mi
Last recorded123,625 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 123,625 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 114,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 114,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 114,082 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 111,979 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 105,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 105,971 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 99,117 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 93,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 86,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 80,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 73,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,648 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,911 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,648 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,231 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,936 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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VU05 KGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VU05 KGF, 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 VU05 KGF registered?

VU05 KGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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