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V1 BNW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,603 mi
Last recorded53,603 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

RegistrationV1 BNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 53,603 miles

undetrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2024 53,367 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2023 52,961 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,033 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2019 52,033 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,554 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted to all of underside

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted to under body

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,303 miles

os rear tyre wearing low in centre and inner edge wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,127 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,989 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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V1 BNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 V1 BNW, 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 V1 BNW registered?

V1 BNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is V1 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 BNW 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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