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WHS 69

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,155 mi
Last recorded47,155 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHS 69
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 47,155 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 47,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 47,015 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 45,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 44,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 38,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 33,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 31,459 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 31,459 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 26,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,153 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 13,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,471 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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WHS 69 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WHS 69, 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 WHS 69 registered?

WHS 69 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is WHS 69 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHS 69 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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