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L100 NMS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

36,864 mi
Last recorded36,864 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 NMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 36,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 34,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 105,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 29,121 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jul 2024 29,110 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,128 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 99,122 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 23,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,437 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 18,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 86,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 15,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,658 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 13,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,316 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,338 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,569 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,840 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,906 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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L100 NMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 L100 NMS, 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 L100 NMS registered?

L100 NMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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