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OV55 BHL

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,936 mi
Last recorded52,936 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 52,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 50,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 49,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,255 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,532 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 19 Sep 2018 46,485 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 27 Sep 2017 44,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,319 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 5 Sep 2016 43,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,621 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,525 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,838 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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OV55 BHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OV55 BHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 BHL registered?

OV55 BHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 BHL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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