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BJ55 LFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,240 mi
Last recorded152,240 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 152,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 147,196 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Boot struts weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 147,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Boot struts weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 137,240 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear boot gas struts weak

vehicle presented offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 5 Oct 2020 137,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear boot gas struts weak

vehicle presented offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Sep 2019 132,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 123,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexy pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level brake light internals insecure - dropped on one side (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure @3mm split inner wall ,bald on inner & outer edges.out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3-4mm devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,831 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 78,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,663 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,053 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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BJ55 LFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ55 LFE, 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 BJ55 LFE registered?

BJ55 LFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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