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OIL 7201

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,597 mi
Last recorded52,597 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 7201
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,597 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 45,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 42,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 42,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 40,474 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,845 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 38,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,552 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,834 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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OIL 7201 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 OIL 7201, 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 OIL 7201 registered?

OIL 7201 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is OIL 7201 safe to buy?

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