2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: SL
• Version: 3.5 Auto RWD Euro 5 2dr (302 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 45,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 3.5 litres, 302 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 169 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 45,000 miles, this 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL has covered about 2,500 fewer miles than other 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL cars. Its asking price of £19,994 is £1,833 above the AskCar estimate of £18,161. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 371 Mercedes-Benz SL cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 85 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,506. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 12 August 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Oakspur Prestige in Test Valley. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £1,833 (10%) over the AskCar estimate of £18,161.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 371 priced Mercedes-Benz SL adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL has been on sale for at least 85 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 14 August 2026 at £21,500. Its asking price is now £19,994, £1,506 less. The latest price cut was seen on 19 August 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 14 August 2026: £21,500
• 19 August 2026: £19,994

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 12 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 13 MOTs. The latest, on 31 July 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Mileage at that test: 39,657 miles, which matches the advertised 45,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 2,500 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL on AskCar.