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BD51 BOD

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,243 mi
Last recorded86,243 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,243 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 86,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2019 33,549 miles

both front tyres worn on innerdges

Pass 8 May 2018 29,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 21,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,965 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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BD51 BOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BD51 BOD, 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 BD51 BOD registered?

BD51 BOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is BD51 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 BOD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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