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V21 FFS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,904 mi
Last recorded17,904 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 FFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 17,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 15,115 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 13,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,334 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 10,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 9,526 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 9,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,995 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 5,842 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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V21 FFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V21 FFS, 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 V21 FFS registered?

V21 FFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is V21 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V21 FFS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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