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3796 AP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,278 mi
Last recorded36,278 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3796 AP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 36,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 35,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 34,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 33,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,690 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 30,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,785 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,910 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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3796 AP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 3796 AP, 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 3796 AP registered?

3796 AP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 3796 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3796 AP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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