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BAN 493G

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

661 mi
Last recorded661 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 493G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 520 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 386 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 3 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor pan corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 51,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floor pan corroded

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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BAN 493G is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BAN 493G, 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 BAN 493G registered?

BAN 493G is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BAN 493G shows 6 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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