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SL12 XXX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,251 mi
Last recorded44,251 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 44,251 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 42,973 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,176 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,158 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 34,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside indicator tell-tales defective.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 31,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 28,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 26,081 miles

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,543 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 14,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 8,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 7,092 miles

Under trays fitted .

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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SL12 XXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in White 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 SL12 XXX, 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 SL12 XXX registered?

SL12 XXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is SL12 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 XXX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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