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DEN 12E

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,399 mi
Last recorded50,399 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEN 12E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 50,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,052 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 54,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 45,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,246 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,043 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 33,461 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 31,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 28,824 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 29,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 17,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,173 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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DEN 12E is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DEN 12E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DEN 12E?

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What year was DEN 12E registered?

DEN 12E is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is DEN 12E safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEN 12E shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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