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B6 BGS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,192 mi
Last recorded72,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,192 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 60,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,338 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 55,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 51,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,461 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 42,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 37,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 31,334 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,279 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 18 May 2011 23,827 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 21 May 2010 20,584 miles

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

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)

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

sills are covered by plastic trim

Pass 20 May 2009 16,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,771 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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B6 BGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B6 BGS, 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 B6 BGS registered?

B6 BGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is B6 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 BGS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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