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BX55 MON

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,670 mi
Last recorded80,670 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 MON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 79,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,475 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 72,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 71,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 69,188 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 69,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,134 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 64,134 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,474 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,313 miles

NSF and OSF discs worn on inner face

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,492 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,774 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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BX55 MON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX55 MON, 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 BX55 MON registered?

BX55 MON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is BX55 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 MON shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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