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6212 DT

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6212 DT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 78,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,129 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 71,451 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 71,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 71,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 71,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,077 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,057 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 36,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,404 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 25,016 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,582 miles

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

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

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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6212 DT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6212 DT, 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 6212 DT registered?

6212 DT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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