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AD11 MDD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,997 mi
Last recorded129,997 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 MDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 129,997 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,619 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 102,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,900 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 67,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,427 miles

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BELOW LIMIT BUT OUTSIDE CENTRE 3/4 TREAD TEST. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,240 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2018 56,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,206 miles

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD11 MDD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD11 MDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD11 MDD registered?

AD11 MDD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AD11 MDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 MDD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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