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BK55 LVV

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,714 mi
Last recorded45,714 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 45,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,899 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,158 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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BK55 LVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 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 BK55 LVV, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK55 LVV?

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What year was BK55 LVV registered?

BK55 LVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BK55 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 LVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK55 LVV have outstanding finance?

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