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HV62 UYW

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,813 mi
Last recorded36,813 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 UYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 36,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 32,999 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 32,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 28,229 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 28,229 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 24,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 22,989 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 22,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 21,667 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 21,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 20,610 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 18,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,659 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,938 miles

Creeking noise from foot brake

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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HV62 UYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV62 UYW, 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

How do I check the history of HV62 UYW?

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What year was HV62 UYW registered?

HV62 UYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is HV62 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 UYW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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