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V8 SSN

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,290 mi
Last recorded19,290 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 19,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 18,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 16,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,625 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 12,452 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 10,668 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 10,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 7,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 7,255 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,150 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 6,788 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 6,348 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

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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V8 SSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V8 SSN, 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 V8 SSN registered?

V8 SSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is V8 SSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 SSN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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