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K155 KCB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,343 mi
Last recorded109,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 KCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 109,343 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,160 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 103,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 88,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,369 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 82,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,762 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 75,185 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,215 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 44,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,905 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 29,865 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

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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K155 KCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K155 KCB, 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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K155 KCB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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