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B1 HOD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,818 mi
Last recorded21,818 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 HOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 21,818 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 21,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 21,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 20,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 20,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 19,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 18,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 17,333 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Nov 2018 17,333 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2018 17,207 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 12,845 miles

plastic undercover

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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B1 HOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B1 HOD, 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

How do I check the history of B1 HOD?

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What year was B1 HOD registered?

B1 HOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is B1 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 HOD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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