2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 4.7L Petrol · AL53 TMS
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (4.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 24,133 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2025. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL53 TMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 24,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL53 TMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sl (AL53 TMS) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AL53 TMS Mileage History
- 27/09/202112,421 mi
- 27/09/202215,712 mi+3,291 mi
- 28/09/202215,728 mi+16 mi
- 27/09/202319,059 mi+3,331 mi
- 19/09/202424,133 mi+5,074 mi
Average of roughly 3,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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