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F4 AXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,820 mi
Last recorded48,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,820 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 45,727 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 42,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 38,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020
Pass 17 May 2019 22,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,052 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 17,904 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 17,904 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 15,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 12,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 12,378 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,900 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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F4 AXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F4 AXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F4 AXJ registered?

F4 AXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is F4 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 AXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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