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H21 MKK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests38 (32 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,314 mi
Last recorded145,314 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 MKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

32 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 145,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,262 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 Jun 2025 143,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,678 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 142,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 114,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 141,637 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 140,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 95,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2022 95,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 138,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2019 137,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 135,399 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 135,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,338 miles

Central silencer corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 131,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s white light (1.4.A.2f)

Central silencer corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,420 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,628 miles

Front / rear number plates in poor condition

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,522 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear on rear tyres.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 120,605 miles

Centre Rear silencer corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S colour fadeing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 120,595 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch not locking (8.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear silencer corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S colour fadeing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,381 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center silencer coroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2013 110,971 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracksin sidewalls of o/s rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracksin sidewalls of o/s rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 107,679 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,709 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 98,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,220 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,650 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 82,958 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,211 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 79,211 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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H21 MKK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H21 MKK, 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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H21 MKK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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