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1220 BP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1220 BP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 90,170 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 88,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,026 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,697 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,770 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,265 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 3 Oct 2016 80,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,925 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,066 miles

wing mirror and repeater damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

wing mirror and repeater damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 40,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 35,259 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to gain entry to boot

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,295 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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1220 BP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1220 BP, 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 1220 BP registered?

1220 BP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is 1220 BP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1220 BP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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