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R1 ORH

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,001 mi
Last recorded29,001 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 ORH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 29,001 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tyres cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 28,028 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracking on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 26,968 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 25,911 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

rear tyres worn between 2.5mm and 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2021 25,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 24,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm and lower on its inner tread area

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,573 miles

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

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

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside testable parts

Fail 22 Oct 2019 25,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside testable parts

Pass 24 Oct 2018 22,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,731 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 13,040 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 8,883 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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R1 ORH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 R1 ORH, 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 R1 ORH registered?

R1 ORH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is R1 ORH safe to buy?

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