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V12 LTB

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,708 mi
Last recorded100,708 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 LTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 100,708 miles

some underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2026 100,708 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

some underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,958 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,066 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,903 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 31,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,220 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,278 miles

gear box leaking oil

o/s/front and n/s/front tyres wearing low inside edge

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 LTB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V12 LTB, 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 LTB registered?

V12 LTB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is V12 LTB safe to buy?

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