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E17 WMB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,951 mi
Last recorded62,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 WMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 62,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,200 miles

under-trays/covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2024 58,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has chunks out of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 90,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has chunks out of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 86,834 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,542 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside front tyre has chunks out of side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,355 miles

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,110 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 11,110 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E17 WMB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E17 WMB, 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 E17 WMB registered?

E17 WMB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is E17 WMB safe to buy?

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