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4 PLP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,691 mi
Last recorded61,691 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 PLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,691 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 61,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,472 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged on edge of tread has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 37,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge , will require replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,619 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 26,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,245 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 23,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc 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 PLP, 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 PLP registered?

4 PLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is 4 PLP safe to buy?

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