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FE12 LAO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,719 mi
Last recorded28,719 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 LAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 28,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 25,658 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,837 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 20,361 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 20,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 10,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,270 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 5,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 3,920 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2016 3,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 2,954 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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FE12 LAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in White 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 FE12 LAO, 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 FE12 LAO?

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What year was FE12 LAO registered?

FE12 LAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is FE12 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 LAO 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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