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BD05 FOP

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,775 mi
Last recorded59,775 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 58,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,171 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,191 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,304 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 33,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,623 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 28,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both sides rear have low tread.

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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BD05 FOP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc 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 BD05 FOP, 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

How do I check the history of BD05 FOP?

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What year was BD05 FOP registered?

BD05 FOP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is BD05 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 FOP 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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