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SL55 MSD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 MSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,789 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2023 66,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,706 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 49,706 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,458 miles

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut on the inner side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,828 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 36,817 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,728 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 29,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,569 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 MSD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MSD, 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 MSD registered?

SL55 MSD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is SL55 MSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL55 MSD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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