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BC05 HRK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,290 mi
Last recorded111,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 111,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 108,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,825 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 8 Feb 2016 97,771 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 11 Feb 2015 90,589 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,492 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,506 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,921 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 21,911 miles

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TO BE REPLACED VERY SOON

both front tyres getting low on 3mm

nearside rear tyre close to limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,212 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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BC05 HRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BC05 HRK, 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 BC05 HRK registered?

BC05 HRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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