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BK55 VHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 81,226 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 81,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,248 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 70,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,908 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 53,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,162 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 53,079 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake rubber hoses perished and cracked

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to body around offside upper suspension mounting

Slight corrosion to body around rear subframe mountings

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake lines

Slight play in nearside upper balljoint

Rear pads crumbling

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 51,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,780 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 47,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,052 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers worn

Pass 11 May 2013 33,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very close to legal limits

wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,637 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 28,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,513 miles

o/s/f tyre 2/3mm and wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre 2/3mm and wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,827 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 12,827 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 VHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK55 VHN, 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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BK55 VHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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