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WH05 BTM

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,007 mi
Last recorded108,007 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 BTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,962 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,978 miles

Slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,224 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,800 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,402 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,688 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 38,162 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,178 miles

Wiper blades wearing.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,199 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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WH05 BTM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 33,098 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 WH05 BTM, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WH05 BTM registered?

WH05 BTM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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