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P12 NCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,709 mi
Last recorded91,709 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 NCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 91,709 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 91,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 86,686 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 82,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 78,891 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 78,558 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 71,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,254 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,133 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 65,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover & under tray fitted

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,046 miles

engine and under cover fitted.

front to rear different tyre size fitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 62,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine and under cover fitted.

front to rear different tyre size fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 59,282 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,674 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,137 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise roller brake testid

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,026 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,792 miles

255/14/18 X2-FRONTS

BOTH REAR TYRES-285/35/18 X2 ON ABSOLUTE LIMIT

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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P12 NCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P12 NCX, 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 P12 NCX registered?

P12 NCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is P12 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 NCX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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