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R20 GWP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,585 mi
Last recorded40,585 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 40,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 40,397 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 40,397 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 39,506 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,902 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,307 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 32,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 29 May 2019 30,525 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,180 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 28,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,903 miles

slight cut in nearside rear tyre

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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R20 GWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc 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 R20 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R20 GWP registered?

R20 GWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is R20 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 GWP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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