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VK12 ZNA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,255 mi
Last recorded18,255 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ZNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 18,255 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 17,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 16,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 14,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,563 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 13,197 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 10,357 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 10,169 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 9,530 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK12 ZNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VK12 ZNA, 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 VK12 ZNA?

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What year was VK12 ZNA registered?

VK12 ZNA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is VK12 ZNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 ZNA shows 10 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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