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SO04 DAZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,456 mi
Last recorded53,456 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 DAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 53,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,424 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 49,423 miles

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 44,310 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 38,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,842 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 30,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 18,754 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 18,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 13,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,627 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 6,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SO04 DAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO04 DAZ, 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 SO04 DAZ registered?

SO04 DAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is SO04 DAZ safe to buy?

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