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EIL 720

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 720
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 72,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 71,614 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 69,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 67,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,881 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,005 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 60,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 56,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,176 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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EIL 720 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EIL 720, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EIL 720?

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What year was EIL 720 registered?

EIL 720 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is EIL 720 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIL 720 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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