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AP12 BBK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,500 mi
Last recorded72,500 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,214 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 65,168 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,633 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,670 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 32,340 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 32,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has 3 bulges on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,630 miles

slight cracking n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,333 miles

O/s rear brake discs unevenly worn, corroded & badly pitted (see inner face)

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Fail 7 Jun 2017 17,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s rear brake discs unevenly worn, corroded & badly pitted (see inner face)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2016 10,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,606 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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AP12 BBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP12 BBK, 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 AP12 BBK registered?

AP12 BBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AP12 BBK safe to buy?

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