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A5 BWD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,230 mi
Last recorded20,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2022 20,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 19,956 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 19,237 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 14,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 12,102 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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A5 BWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 BWD, 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 A5 BWD registered?

A5 BWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is A5 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BWD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 BWD have outstanding finance?

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