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N8 SDF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,896 mi
Last recorded36,896 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 SDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 36,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 36,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs minor corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 36,275 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,338 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,763 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 33,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,620 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 32,606 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 32,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 28,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,521 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,379 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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N8 SDF 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 N8 SDF, 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 N8 SDF registered?

N8 SDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is N8 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 SDF 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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