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1002 BB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,877 mi
Last recorded49,877 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1002 BB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 49,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 46,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 43,218 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 39,010 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 36,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,680 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 32,062 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 32,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,501 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 19,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,038 miles

Engine over & under tray fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 15,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine over & under tray fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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1002 BB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 1002 BB, 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 1002 BB registered?

1002 BB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for 1002 BB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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