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AV12 YGP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,219 mi
Last recorded60,219 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,219 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 60,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 55,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 48,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,600 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,713 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in the tread

Fail 17 Jul 2017 29,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.95mm, has cuts in the tread to the cords and on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,298 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,985 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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AV12 YGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol 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 AV12 YGP, 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 AV12 YGP registered?

AV12 YGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AV12 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 YGP 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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