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PTG 525

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,510 mi
Last recorded39,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTG 525
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 39,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 34,375 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,019 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,951 miles

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

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 18 Feb 2019 27,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 24,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 18,342 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,842 miles

undertrays fitted

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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PTG 525 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PTG 525, 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 PTG 525 registered?

PTG 525 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is PTG 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTG 525 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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