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BP05 ZVE

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,884 mi
Last recorded52,884 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 52,884 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insercure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 44,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insercure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre just starting to crack on the tread face

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

Offside Front tyre just starting to crack on the tread face

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks in thread

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in thread

Offside Front tyre cracks in thread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,459 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 41,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,852 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,094 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,335 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,978 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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BP05 ZVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BP05 ZVE, 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 BP05 ZVE registered?

BP05 ZVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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