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CM03 BRO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,480 mi
Last recorded28,480 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM03 BRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 28,480 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3x LED's inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight oil weep from both front cam covers

Fail 4 Dec 2025 28,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3x LED's inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight oil weep from both front cam covers

Pass 16 Dec 2024 22,576 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 22,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 16,183 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 16,178 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 10,764 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 8,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 7,766 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 7,392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 6,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 5,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 3,420 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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CM03 BRO 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 76.9%.

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 CM03 BRO, 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 CM03 BRO registered?

CM03 BRO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is CM03 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM03 BRO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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