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JGU 694

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGU 694
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,394 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 69,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 66,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 64,807 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 64,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,010 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,388 miles

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres on wear indicator

Fail 1 Oct 2019 59,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,469 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 44,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,765 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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JGU 694 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JGU 694, 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

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What year was JGU 694 registered?

JGU 694 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is JGU 694 safe to buy?

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