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BL05 DYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,448 mi
Last recorded14,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2020 14,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 12,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 10,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,707 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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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BL05 DYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BL05 DYF, 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 BL05 DYF registered?

BL05 DYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is BL05 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 DYF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL05 DYF have outstanding finance?

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