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LD05 BDY

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,724 mi
Last recorded66,724 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 BDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 66,724 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,634 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 61,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 55,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring cover/bellows is damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure fixing is broken (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring cover/bellows is damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 54,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,182 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 16 Mar 2018 46,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,704 miles

battery warning light on

both rear springs boots covering springs split both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,623 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,075 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 26,172 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undulations present in nsf tyre outer sidewall. not bulged.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,172 miles

undulations present in nsf tyre outer sidewall. not bulged.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,248 miles

Both rear suspension units covering gaiters split.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,817 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,481 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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LD05 BDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD05 BDY, 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 LD05 BDY registered?

LD05 BDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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