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C1 AWA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,241 mi
Last recorded67,241 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 AWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 67,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 67,004 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,901 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 65,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 65,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 64,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,186 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 20 Jun 2019 53,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,854 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 41,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,796 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,800 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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C1 AWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc 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 C1 AWA, 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 C1 AWA registered?

C1 AWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is C1 AWA safe to buy?

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