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LK54 BZF

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 BZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,011 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,797 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 77,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 77,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,114 miles

Offside Rear Outer hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,136 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 69,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 67,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,573 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 63,573 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,366 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,802 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint on shocker (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint on shocker (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,738 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 53,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 50,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 42,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 42,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,635 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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LK54 BZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK54 BZF, 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 LK54 BZF registered?

LK54 BZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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