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BC04 EVO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,083 mi
Last recorded90,083 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 EVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 90,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,516 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,635 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly miss shaped

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,237 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,338 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2010 39,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,236 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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BC04 EVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BC04 EVO, 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 BC04 EVO registered?

BC04 EVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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