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SMC 7A

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMC 7A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,566 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 66,546 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 51,661 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 45,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,260 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,823 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall on limit

Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,403 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,018 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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SMC 7A 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 SMC 7A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SMC 7A?

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What year was SMC 7A registered?

SMC 7A is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SMC 7A safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMC 7A 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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