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F2 JSA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

115,221 mi
Last recorded115,221 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 JSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 115,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,764 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 71,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 109,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 68,869 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,376 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 103,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,488 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 67,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 98,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres out of shape

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 98,076 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres out of shape

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,220 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 66,890 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,031 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,267 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,035 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 46,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 35,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,632 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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F2 JSA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 F2 JSA, 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 F2 JSA registered?

F2 JSA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is F2 JSA safe to buy?

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