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L500 JMY

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,495 mi
Last recorded32,495 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 32,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 29,160 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 24,205 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 24,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 43,770 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 43,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge / strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 20,489 miles

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

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 41,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 x 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30 x 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 18,536 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 18,535 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 38,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,139 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 35,596 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 10,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 6,674 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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L500 JMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L500 JMY, 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

How do I check the history of L500 JMY?

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What year was L500 JMY registered?

L500 JMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is L500 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 JMY shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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