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EN 8478

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,420 mi
Last recorded27,420 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN 8478
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 27,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 26,560 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 25,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 25,840 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 24,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 22,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 21,257 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,245 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 15,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,326 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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EN 8478 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc 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 EN 8478, 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 EN 8478?

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What year was EN 8478 registered?

EN 8478 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is EN 8478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN 8478 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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