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M60 NTS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,044 mi
Last recorded67,044 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 NTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,044 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

dashboard indicating substitute lamps in operation for tail lamps and stop lamps

undercovers fitted, unable to carry out full corrosion checks

Fail 28 May 2026 67,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor linkage insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

dashboard indicating substitute lamps in operation for tail lamps and stop lamps

undercovers fitted, unable to carry out full corrosion checks

Pass 12 Feb 2025 63,414 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,180 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 31 Mar 2022 62,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlamp levelling device not working

Fail 22 Mar 2022 62,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure/chaffing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlamp levelling device not working

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,610 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight levelling sensor link broken at nearside front

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked around edge (4.1.D.1b)

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 2-3mm 285/35ZR18Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked around edges

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 285/35ZR18Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,529 miles

Battery light on at dash

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak At engine

Rear tyres perished

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,529 miles

Battery light on at dash

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak At engine

Rear tyres perished

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 285/35ZR18 Y (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play at offside front suspension ???

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,712 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working various (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 285/35ZR18 Y (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside tail light lense damaged

slight play at offside front suspension ???

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear warning light on at dash

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake disc's lipped

Fail 1 Feb 2013 45,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's lipped

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,075 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,983 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 26,982 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,144 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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M60 NTS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M60 NTS, 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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M60 NTS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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