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12 CAW

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,357 mi
Last recorded29,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 CAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 29,357 miles
Pass 12 May 2026 31,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 28,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 23,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 21,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 42,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 16,879 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 13,486 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 5 Aug 2021 38,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 32,041 miles

Front both tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,400 miles

Offside Front squeak/creak, possibly suspension arm bush/ball joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2017 7,239 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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12 CAW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,050 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 12 CAW, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 CAW registered?

12 CAW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2018.

Is 12 CAW safe to buy?

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