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BG12 OGR

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 97,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 95,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,997 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 94,997 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 94,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,146 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,722 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,863 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG12 OGR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 BG12 OGR, 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 BG12 OGR registered?

BG12 OGR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BG12 OGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 OGR 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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