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FS12 AUD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,747 mi
Last recorded103,747 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS12 AUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 103,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,749 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn close to chords

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,520 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,492 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FS12 AUD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FS12 AUD, 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

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What year was FS12 AUD registered?

FS12 AUD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FS12 AUD safe to buy?

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Does FS12 AUD have outstanding finance?

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