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RED 5L

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,990 mi
Last recorded26,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 5L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 26,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 26,117 miles

Front Wipers Juddering Across Screen

Fail 6 Jun 2024 26,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wipers Juddering Across Screen

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2023 25,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 25,686 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 23,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 23,135 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 23,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 21,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,744 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,646 miles

nsr osr tyres have nails in tread area

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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RED 5L is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RED 5L, 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 RED 5L registered?

RED 5L is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is RED 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 5L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RED 5L have outstanding finance?

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