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F1 BOA

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,421 mi
Last recorded69,421 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 BOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 69,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 10 years old, also age cracking.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre 10 years old, also age cracking.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Bulb and lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 68,519 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 67,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 53,344 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 63,344 miles

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

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

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 8 Nov 2016 62,782 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,736 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 48,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,594 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 28,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,520 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking around tread pattern

both rear tyres almost bald very inner edge

nearside front tyre almost bald inner edge

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,659 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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F1 BOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F1 BOA, 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 F1 BOA registered?

F1 BOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is F1 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 BOA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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