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R12 DRH

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,369 mi
Last recorded54,369 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,369 miles

front and rear number plates deterated

Fail 25 Feb 2026 54,354 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low center tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 37,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,124 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 31,399 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 29,552 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 27,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,465 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)

Fail 15 May 2013 25,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 23,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,734 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 18,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R12 DRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R12 DRH, 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 R12 DRH registered?

R12 DRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is R12 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 DRH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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