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W21 AMG

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,719 mi
Last recorded65,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,676 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 64,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,151 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 64,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,851 miles

Nearside Front inner edge wearing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 59,851 miles

Nearside Front inner edge wearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,395 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 47,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 34,773 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,612 miles

Inner Edges of Front tyres worn

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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W21 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc 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 W21 AMG, 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 W21 AMG registered?

W21 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is W21 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W21 AMG 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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