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BF55 KXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,942 mi
Last recorded98,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 98,942 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 98,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,200 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,200 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,985 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 88,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 82,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,843 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,589 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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BF55 KXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF55 KXZ, 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 BF55 KXZ registered?

BF55 KXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is BF55 KXZ safe to buy?

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