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BJ05 XTO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,339 mi
Last recorded120,339 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 120,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 118,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,592 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 111,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,985 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 96,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 2 Jun 2011 80,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,811 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)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 43,929 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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BJ05 XTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XTO, 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 XTO registered?

BJ05 XTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BJ05 XTO safe to buy?

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