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MAO 81M

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,736 mi
Last recorded38,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAO 81M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jun 2026 38,734 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jan 2025 35,426 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 31,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 30,585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear starting through edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear starting through edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 28,825 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear starting through edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear starting through edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,347 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 14,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 13,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 5,395 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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MAO 81M is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc 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 MAO 81M, 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 MAO 81M registered?

MAO 81M is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is MAO 81M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAO 81M 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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