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SL57 FUN

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,256 mi
Last recorded55,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 55,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 52,390 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 51,338 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 46,321 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 44,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 44,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,576 miles

All tyres worn in inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,772 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 31,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 29,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,858 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 25,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

all four tyres have damage to their outer walls but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,803 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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SL57 FUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL57 FUN, 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 SL57 FUN registered?

SL57 FUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SL57 FUN safe to buy?

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