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JB04 BJO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,706 mi
Last recorded51,706 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 51,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 49,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 47,920 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 285.30.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255.35.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285.30.19 (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))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,584 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,267 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 21,719 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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JB04 BJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JB04 BJO, 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 JB04 BJO registered?

JB04 BJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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