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M8 SSL

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,073 mi
Last recorded1,073 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 1,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 886 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 845 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 832 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 832 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2021 812 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 800 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 800 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 733 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 504 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 504 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 424 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 349 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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M8 SSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M8 SSL, 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 M8 SSL registered?

M8 SSL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is M8 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 SSL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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