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V12 CGS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,599 mi
Last recorded52,599 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 CGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,597 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,812 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,812 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,640 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,299 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,623 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,757 miles

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

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

left hand windscreen wiper judders across screen

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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V12 CGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V12 CGS, 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 V12 CGS registered?

V12 CGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is V12 CGS safe to buy?

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