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R5 OAC

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,701 mi
Last recorded13,701 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 13,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 13,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 13,535 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 13,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 13,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 13,058 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2020 12,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 11,400 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 9,550 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 6,966 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 5,094 miles

under trays 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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R5 OAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 OAC, 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 R5 OAC registered?

R5 OAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is R5 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 OAC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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