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J77 PHE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests44 (32 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 PHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

32 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 78,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,483 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,074 miles

Age related corrosion on brake pipes and suspension

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 74,041 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 75,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,211 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside, inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Front and Rear, Thick cracks on all threads and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,951 miles

Central exh flexi damaged (start to split )

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torq arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exh clamp start to split

Central exh flexi damaged (start to split )

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,421 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,373 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,243 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2021 70,188 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 70,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,430 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 57,429 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,331 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,112 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 48,102 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,191 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,513 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight bulge and damage to sidewall at time of test

Offside Front Tyre has cut to sidewall but does not expose cords at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,206 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,939 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 57,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,901 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,022 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 54,022 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,821 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 38,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,307 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 33,307 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,011 miles

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

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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J77 PHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J77 PHE, 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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J77 PHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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