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S300 HKX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,424 mi
Last recorded41,424 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 HKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,424 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (Both axles) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 40,964 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both axles (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 40,105 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 38,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 35,640 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 35,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has deep cuts in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 10,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 9,288 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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S300 HKX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S300 HKX, 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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How do I check the history of S300 HKX?

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What year was S300 HKX registered?

S300 HKX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is S300 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 HKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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