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NC12 XTP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 66,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 64,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 60,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,501 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 52,243 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 52,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in its tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light lit on the dash (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 46,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,258 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 26,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 26,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 20,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,364 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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NC12 XTP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NC12 XTP, 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 NC12 XTP registered?

NC12 XTP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is NC12 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC12 XTP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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