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SB12 WKL

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 WKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, NSR, OSF & OSR, Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,786 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, NSR, OSF & OSR, Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 49,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,415 miles

Offside Rear Upper sidelamp has intermittant fault

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,635 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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SB12 WKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 SB12 WKL, 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 SB12 WKL registered?

SB12 WKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is SB12 WKL safe to buy?

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