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J22 JOF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,178 mi
Last recorded54,178 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 JOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 52,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 50,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 41,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,691 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 37,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge starting to tear... excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge starting to tear due to excessivley worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,214 miles

Offside wiper smeary

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 35,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside wiper smeary

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,661 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,409 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,189 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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J22 JOF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J22 JOF, 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 J22 JOF registered?

J22 JOF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is J22 JOF safe to buy?

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