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HIL 1963

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,846 mi
Last recorded57,846 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 1963
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 57,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,514 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 52,024 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 48,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,659 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 44,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 44,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2019 41,028 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,969 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 38,962 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,454 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 33,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,654 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 27,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,370 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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HIL 1963 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HIL 1963, 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 HIL 1963 registered?

HIL 1963 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is HIL 1963 safe to buy?

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