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AL53 TMS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,133 mi
Last recorded24,133 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 TMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 24,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 19,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 15,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 15,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 12,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 8,370 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 8,244 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking outer edge, also cut to sidewall no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 7,647 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,298 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,213 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 6,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 4,871 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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AL53 TMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AL53 TMS, 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 AL53 TMS registered?

AL53 TMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AL53 TMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL53 TMS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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