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L1 BDV

2005 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Unknown149,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BDV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 83,315 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 83,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,982 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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L1 BDV is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 149,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L1 BDV registered?

L1 BDV is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is L1 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 BDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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