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2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,362 mi
Last recorded43,362 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 43,362 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,822 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,578 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 36,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 34,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 27,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,077 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,346 miles

break pad wear light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,775 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,881 miles

Engine covers & undertrays obscure some 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
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1 RRP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 1 RRP, 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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1 RRP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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