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N12 DKW

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 DKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,848 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring underside component's

Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted to vehicle obstructing underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2024 94,525 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted to vehicle obstructing underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,838 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2022 91,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2021 88,535 miles

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 86,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 84,228 miles

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

both front tyres have outer side wall damage

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2017 82,619 miles

Battery light on

Both front tyres slightly feathered inside edge

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Minor chips in windscreen

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

Slight damage outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2016 80,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both cross strut bushes starting to split

Fail 10 May 2016 80,350 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both cross strut bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,590 miles

Nearside front jacking point missing

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Nearside rear jacking point missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 75,950 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 71,769 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 May 2012 65,706 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 633,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 633,936 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 41,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,191 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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N12 DKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N12 DKW, 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 N12 DKW registered?

N12 DKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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