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2 BML

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,901 mi
Last recorded59,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,137 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 56,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,340 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,379 miles

nearside front castor arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,929 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,734 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 25,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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2 BML 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 2 BML, 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 2 BML registered?

2 BML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is 2 BML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 BML shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2 BML have outstanding finance?

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