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YB 4

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,138 mi
Last recorded45,138 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 45,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2026 45,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 42,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 40,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,440 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,113 miles

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

offside front tyre tread edge slight cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,547 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 30,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,627 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 28,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,945 miles

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

offside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 4 Sep 2017 21,954 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 21,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,886 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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YB 4 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 YB 4, 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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YB 4 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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