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PN55 BSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,281 mi
Last recorded38,281 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 38,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,263 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 37,188 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,279 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT WERE TREADS MEET SIDEWALLS.

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,042 miles

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,152 miles

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,075 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES STARTING TO WEAR IN CENTRE OF TYRE

VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH A FULL UNDER TRAY AND AM UNABLE TO FULLY TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,933 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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PN55 BSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN55 BSU, 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 PN55 BSU registered?

PN55 BSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is PN55 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 BSU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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