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LR62 DZP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,622 mi
Last recorded46,622 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 DZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 46,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 45,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,303 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 45,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,366 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Alloy Has Been Welded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 30,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,650 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,225 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,106 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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LR62 DZP 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 84.6%.

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 LR62 DZP, 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 LR62 DZP?

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What year was LR62 DZP registered?

LR62 DZP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is LR62 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 DZP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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