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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · WH05 BTM

WH05 BTM

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 108,007 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
2012 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
108,007 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
3498cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, indicating a stable and high standard of maintenance. The most recent test on 25 September 2025 at 108,007 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to October 2021, suggesting the car has been kept in a roadworthy condition without the need for corrective repairs at the point of testing. The mileage accumulation shows a significant increase in recent years. Between October 2021 and October 2022, the vehicle covered 9,424 miles. This trend accelerated sharply between October 2022 and November 2023, where the odometer rose from 64,224 to 87,978 miles, a jump of over 23,000 miles in a single year. More recent usage has stabilised, with 11,045 miles added between November 2023 and October 2024. Despite the absence of MOT failures, a buyer should still verify the condition of high-wear components given the age and mileage. The lack of advisories regarding brake discs, pads, or suspension bushes is unusual for a 14-year-old vehicle with 108,007 miles. You should physically inspect the underbody for signs of corrosion and check the service history for evidence of preventative maintenance, such as gearbox oil changes and suspension refreshes, which the MOT test does not comprehensively cover. Check the operation of the folding roof mechanism and the condition of the hydraulic seals. While the DVSA record shows no mechanical failures, these complex systems often degrade regardless of MOT outcomes. Confirming that the tyres and brakes have been replaced in line with the recent increase in annual mileage will ensure the vehicle remains safe for immediate use.
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WH05 BTM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
  • 108,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

WH05 BTM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sl (WH05 BTM) between October 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY

WH05 BTM Mileage History

  1. 19/10/202154,800 mi
  2. 26/10/202264,224 mi+9,424 mi
  3. 07/11/202387,978 mi+23,754 mi
  4. 01/10/202496,962 mi+8,984 mi
  5. 25/09/2025108,007 mi+11,045 mi

Average of roughly 13,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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