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2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration640 WAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2026 102,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 97,190 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 99,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,686 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,020 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 88,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,773 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 82,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,449 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 72,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 72,140 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where front pipes join centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,394 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 65,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,237 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 51,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres outer side walls perished slight

Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres outer side walls perished slight

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,777 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,835 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 40,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 54,617 miles

engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2016 54,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 41,701 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

both front tyres out of shape

nearside front tyre cut but not to excess

Pass 1 May 2012 32,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,307 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,103 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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640 WAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 640 WAR, 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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640 WAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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