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BG55 GNK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,103 mi
Last recorded69,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 69,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,966 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)

minor play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,966 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

minor play in front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,665 miles

nearside rear view mirror cracked

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,665 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear view mirror cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2009 38,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,736 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 14 Nov 2008 30,930 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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BG55 GNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 GNK, 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 BG55 GNK registered?

BG55 GNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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