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F1 ESS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,964 mi
Last recorded26,964 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 ESS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 26,964 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 25,290 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 24,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2023 21,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 19,958 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 19,957 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/zr19y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 17,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 17,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 16,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 16,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 15,489 miles

All tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 12,943 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,425 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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F1 ESS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 F1 ESS, 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 F1 ESS registered?

F1 ESS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is F1 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 ESS 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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