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SL55 MRB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,538 mi
Last recorded40,538 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 MRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 40,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 40,428 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 40,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,165 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 40,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 39,634 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,423 miles

condensation in head lights

Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,294 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 36,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 32,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,368 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,879 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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SL55 MRB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SL55 MRB, 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 SL55 MRB registered?

SL55 MRB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is SL55 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 MRB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL55 MRB have outstanding finance?

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