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M321 BSL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,428 mi
Last recorded46,428 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 BSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 46,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 May 2026 46,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 May 2025 44,924 miles

All tyres slight cracking on sidewall tread

Fail 28 May 2025 44,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All tyres slight cracking on sidewall tread

Pass 28 May 2024 43,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 42,228 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 37,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 29,496 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 20,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 18,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,108 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 18,108 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 8,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 5,748 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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M321 BSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M321 BSL, 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 M321 BSL registered?

M321 BSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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