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GSU 958

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,623 mi
Last recorded41,623 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 958
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 41,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,046 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 38,223 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 38,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,201 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 19 Jul 2022 35,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,511 miles

Offside Front Small chip in front windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 30,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has had repair (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,855 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,301 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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GSU 958 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GSU 958, 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 GSU 958 registered?

GSU 958 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is GSU 958 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 958 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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