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PEN 212

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,671 mi
Last recorded17,671 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEN 212
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 17,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 17,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 16,871 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 16,871 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 16,145 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 15,049 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 15,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 14,401 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 13,956 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 13,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 13,460 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 12,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,544 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 9,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 7,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 6,680 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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PEN 212 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 39,574 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 PEN 212, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PEN 212 registered?

PEN 212 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is PEN 212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEN 212 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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