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2280 RA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2280 RA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 69,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,368 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges more so on inner edges

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nsr tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,635 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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2280 RA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 2280 RA, 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 2280 RA registered?

2280 RA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is 2280 RA safe to buy?

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