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A4 YEE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,852 mi
Last recorded16,852 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 16,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 16,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 16,788 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 16,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 16,492 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 16,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 13,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 13,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 12,505 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 11,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 9,057 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 7,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 5,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 4,584 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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A4 YEE 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 71.4%.

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 A4 YEE, 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 A4 YEE registered?

A4 YEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is A4 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 YEE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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