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KR12 KBK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 KBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 64,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 60,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 57,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 56,126 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 56,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2022 53,922 miles

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

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

small cut on o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,620 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 34,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 30,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Fail 8 Aug 2018 29,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 15,831 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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KR12 KBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KR12 KBK, 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 KR12 KBK registered?

KR12 KBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is KR12 KBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 KBK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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