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BJ05 FZL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 52,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,078 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,124 miles

Front inner pads wearing thin.

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play in ball joint from shocker to lower rear suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald inner edge

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play in ball joint from shocker to lower rear suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm inner bush split slightly (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,509 miles

Both rear tyres tread low

Front discs worn/ grooved on inner faces

Front inner brake pads getting low

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut to inner sidewall nearside rear tyre (No visible cord)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,095 miles

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

foot hand brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 35,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,098 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 31,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner edges of both rear tyres worn getting near limites

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,746 miles

inner edges of both rear tyres worn getting near limites

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,284 miles

engine & body under trays fitted

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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BJ05 FZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ05 FZL, 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 BJ05 FZL registered?

BJ05 FZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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