2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · CU 5831
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 08/10/2012. Recorded mileage 42,296 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3498cc
CU 5831 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 42,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CU 5831 Mileage History
- 06/09/202234,869 mi
- 29/08/202336,952 mi+2,083 mi
- 10/09/202440,032 mi+3,080 mi
- 13/09/202440,032 mi
- 28/08/202542,296 mi+2,264 mi
Average of roughly 2,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU 5831 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 (CU 5831) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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