Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 6,000 cc
V12 BRAMOT history
V12 BRA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 46,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 46,898 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 386 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 BRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 BRA was last recorded at 46,898 miles on 13 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 46,883 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 386 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,898 miles
- 2025 – 46,883 miles
- 2024 – 46,454 miles
- 2022 – 46,443 miles
- 2020 – 46,392 miles
- 2019 – 46,270 miles
- 2018 – 45,938 miles
- 2017 – 45,576 miles
- 2016 – 44,097 miles
- 2015 – 40,988 miles
- 2013 – 40,965 miles
- 2011 – 40,965 miles
- 2008 – 40,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,898 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 46,898 miles
- Test number
- 424286467054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,883 miles (+429)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 46,883 miles
- Test number
- 799942686244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 46,454 miles
- Test number
- 992053175887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,454 miles (+11)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,454 miles
- Test number
- 778922782833
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass46,443 miles (+51)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 46,443 miles
- Test number
- 461538160587
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass46,392 miles (+122)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 46,392 miles
- Test number
- 154051659028
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass46,270 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,270 miles
- Test number
- 730085923472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,938 miles (+362)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 45,938 miles
- Test number
- 484323052230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,576 miles (+1,479)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 45,576 miles
- Test number
- 376710339113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,097 miles (+3,109)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 44,097 miles
- Test number
- 713638284165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,988 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 40,988 miles
- Test number
- 805374755051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 40,965 miles
- Test number
- 967398703048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,965 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,965 miles
- Test number
- 308475651454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,936 miles (+910)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,936 miles
- Test number
- 835043051108
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass40,026 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 40,026 miles
- Test number
- 814388038168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,022 miles (+99)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,022 miles
- Test number
- 594179228166
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail39,923 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,923 miles
- Test number
- 942956418149
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about V12 BRA
- Does V12 BRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 BRA is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 BRA?
- The MOT on V12 BRA is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 BRA done?
- V12 BRA was recorded at 46,898 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 386 miles a year.
- Has V12 BRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 BRA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on V12 BRA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on V12 BRA find?
- V12 BRA passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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