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BK05 AGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,368 mi
Last recorded40,368 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 AGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 40,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 37,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 35,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,430 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 30,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,540 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,338 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 15,681 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,047 miles

crack in o/s repeater

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 4,828 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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BK05 AGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BK05 AGY, 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 BK05 AGY registered?

BK05 AGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BK05 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 AGY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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