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4 HAS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,056 mi
Last recorded29,056 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 HAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 29,056 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 28,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 47,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 27,758 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 27,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 25,477 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,585 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 21,696 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 19,493 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 19,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 17,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,488 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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4 HAS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 4 HAS, 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 4 HAS registered?

4 HAS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is 4 HAS safe to buy?

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