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LAW 1S

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,838 mi
Last recorded42,838 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAW 1S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 39,564 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 39,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 36,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,896 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 31,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,139 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 24,473 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 21,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 18,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 13,941 miles

all tyres edging off badly inner edge

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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LAW 1S is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LAW 1S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAW 1S registered?

LAW 1S is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is LAW 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAW 1S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAW 1S have outstanding finance?

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