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SE12 MWF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,036 mi
Last recorded54,036 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 54,036 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and within 30cms of suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 52,450 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,817 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,571 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,699 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 31,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,483 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,397 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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SE12 MWF 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 SE12 MWF, 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 SE12 MWF registered?

SE12 MWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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