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KW12 FVY

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,528 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,627 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,825 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has cuts

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,924 miles

Front both tyres have cuts in the sidewall

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,873 miles

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

Front both tyres have cuts in the sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,871 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 23 Jul 2016 45,809 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KW12 FVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KW12 FVY, 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 KW12 FVY registered?

KW12 FVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is KW12 FVY safe to buy?

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Does KW12 FVY have outstanding finance?

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