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17 MSS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,328 mi
Last recorded17,328 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 MSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 17,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 16,603 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 16,186 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 15,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 15,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 14,723 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 14,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 13,085 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 12,055 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 10,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 8,596 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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17 MSS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 17 MSS, 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 17 MSS registered?

17 MSS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is 17 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 MSS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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