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OO03 ZDB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,136 mi
Last recorded63,136 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 ZDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 63,136 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,198 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Aug 2021 47,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,506 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 42,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,264 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2018 37,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn low

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn low

Fail 4 Sep 2015 20,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn low

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn low

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn low

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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OO03 ZDB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc 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 OO03 ZDB, 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 OO03 ZDB registered?

OO03 ZDB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is OO03 ZDB safe to buy?

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