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JAH 1J

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,151 mi
Last recorded29,151 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAH 1J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 29,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 28,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 28,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 27,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 27,827 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,662 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,798 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,461 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,415 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 21,415 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,927 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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JAH 1J is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAH 1J, 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 JAH 1J registered?

JAH 1J is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is JAH 1J safe to buy?

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