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W300 LAN

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,935 mi
Last recorded77,935 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW300 LAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,935 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 25% of light not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,438 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,871 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 64,353 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 64,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,339 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,314 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,237 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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W300 LAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W300 LAN, 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 W300 LAN registered?

W300 LAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is W300 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W300 LAN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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