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S777 PRS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 PRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,610 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,085 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,738 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,747 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,399 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 64,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multi bulges on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2019 64,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multi bulges on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower strut ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Damping is poor (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement caster arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower strut ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Damping is poor (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,678 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,702 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 27,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S777 PRS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S777 PRS, 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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S777 PRS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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