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BC05 JOV

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,351 mi
Last recorded119,351 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 119,351 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,700 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 117,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 117,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 113,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs slightly scoring, possibly due to drill and groove discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low, approx 8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front discs corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,171 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside front headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside front lower ball joints on shocker have play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,155 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside front headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside front lower ball joints on shocker have play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 93,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise full engine bay covers fitted

advise full under vehicle covers fitted

advise near side rear outer cv boot/joint slight misting of grease

advise off side door mirror class slight discolour

Pass 11 May 2015 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full undershields fitted to car

Pass 15 May 2014 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cracks in nearside raer tyre tread

Pass 2 May 2013 88,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,831 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,850 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 JOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 BC05 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

BC05 JOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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