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BN55 VBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,044 mi
Last recorded69,044 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 69,044 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,862 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,099 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,627 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,480 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,078 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,325 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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BN55 VBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 BN55 VBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 VBZ?

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What year was BN55 VBZ registered?

BN55 VBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VBZ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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