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DLV 18

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,142 mi
Last recorded50,142 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLV 18
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 50,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 43,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes above rear axle, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 34,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 24,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 19,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 19,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 11,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 9,302 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 255/35/19Y

Pass 21 Sep 2016 6,860 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Sep 2015 5,480 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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DLV 18 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DLV 18, 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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What year was DLV 18 registered?

DLV 18 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DLV 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLV 18 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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