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HJ62 OBN

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,075 mi
Last recorded51,075 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 49,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,407 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,368 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 38,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,573 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 12,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HJ62 OBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ62 OBN, 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 HJ62 OBN registered?

HJ62 OBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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