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RY08 HEL

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,220 mi
Last recorded40,220 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 HEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 40,220 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 39,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 40,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 39,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 39,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 38,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 36,726 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 34,046 miles

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 27 Apr 2021 35,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 30,149 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 35,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 26,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,049 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 24,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,269 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 21,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,429 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RY08 HEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RY08 HEL, 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 RY08 HEL registered?

RY08 HEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is RY08 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 HEL shows 22 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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