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P4 BVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,727 mi
Last recorded52,727 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 BVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,727 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 48,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 46,038 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 28,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,522 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,381 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 20,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 17 Aug 2012 18,315 miles

dent at o/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 16 Aug 2012 18,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

dent at o/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,593 miles

cut at n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,673 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2009 11,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,749 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,741 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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P4 BVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P4 BVX, 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 P4 BVX registered?

P4 BVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is P4 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 BVX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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