CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY12 HFH

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 90,765 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 85,937 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 79,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 69,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY12 HFH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY12 HFH, 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 YY12 HFH?

You can check the full history of YY12 HFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY12 HFH registered?

YY12 HFH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is YY12 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 HFH shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY12 HFH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY12 HFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.