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R1 BMO

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,838 mi
Last recorded32,838 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 32,838 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 32,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 32,119 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 30,940 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 30,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 29,584 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,145 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 22,254 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 20,799 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,352 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 18,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2013 15,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 13,303 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 11,380 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 9,627 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 8,395 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 7,528 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 7,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,285 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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R1 BMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 R1 BMO, 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 R1 BMO registered?

R1 BMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is R1 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 BMO 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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