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L1 BOF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,338 mi
Last recorded80,338 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 80,338 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 77,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,096 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,063 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,037 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,405 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 67,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,853 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,271 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 37,107 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,819 miles

o/s front and rear tyres on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,656 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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L1 BOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L1 BOF, 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 L1 BOF registered?

L1 BOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is L1 BOF safe to buy?

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