MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,671 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake pull release handle damaged but can be satisfactorily operated
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
all tyres are perishing
both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread
all tyres are perishing
both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
tyre pressure warning light on in dash
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 XVP 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 82.4%.
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 BU05 XVP, 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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How do I check the history of BU05 XVP?
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What year was BU05 XVP registered?
BU05 XVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 2005.
Is BU05 XVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU05 XVP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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