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HN12 MTV

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,167 mi
Last recorded77,167 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 MTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 77,167 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,250 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery sign on

Fail 22 Oct 2025 74,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery sign on

Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery sign on

Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,102 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,380 miles

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front washer jets poorly aligned

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,701 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,167 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,167 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HN12 MTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc 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 HN12 MTV, 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 HN12 MTV registered?

HN12 MTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is HN12 MTV safe to buy?

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