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C10 LFX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,594 mi
Last recorded34,594 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 LFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 34,594 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 34,594 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 34,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 34,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 33,995 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 33,994 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 33,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 32,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,545 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C10 LFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C10 LFX, 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 C10 LFX?

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What year was C10 LFX registered?

C10 LFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is C10 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 LFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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