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LB62 GHZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,357 mi
Last recorded58,357 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 GHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 58,357 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 58,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 53,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 50,314 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 50,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,574 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 40,570 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 32,482 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 32,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bridgestone 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,697 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,311 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 23,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,287 miles

oil level low

Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,728 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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LB62 GHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB62 GHZ, 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 LB62 GHZ registered?

LB62 GHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is LB62 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 GHZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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