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S5 DWA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,141 mi
Last recorded53,141 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 53,141 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 49,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 49,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 47,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 45,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged shallow cut to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 37,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S5 DWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S5 DWA, 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 S5 DWA registered?

S5 DWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is S5 DWA safe to buy?

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