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V16 AWX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,645 mi
Last recorded45,645 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 AWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 40,305 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,914 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 32,265 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2022 32,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2021 28,320 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 28,319 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 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 Jun 2020 25,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 23,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 22,300 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable

Pass 2 Dec 2017 19,773 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 19,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 14,149 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 14,149 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder /sat nav holder (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 10,296 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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V16 AWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V16 AWX, 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

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What year was V16 AWX registered?

V16 AWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is V16 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 AWX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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