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BNZ 75

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,943 mi
Last recorded44,943 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 75
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 44,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s mirror glass is slightly dark

Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s mirror glass is slightly dark

Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs are lightly rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,400 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)

Pass 10 May 2017 41,586 miles

rear tyres have slight wear

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,013 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,606 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Has cuts in tread pattern and sidewall not to the cords

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

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

Parking brake application uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,325 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 24,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,523 miles

CUTS IN ALL 4 TYRES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,280 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cut on in side side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,820 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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BNZ 75 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BNZ 75, 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

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What year was BNZ 75 registered?

BNZ 75 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is BNZ 75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 75 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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