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M111 CYJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,315 mi
Last recorded67,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 CYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,315 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 67,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror indicator not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords and wires showing on inner side of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,656 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both wheels- stone cuts, no chords exposed time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,871 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged, but secure.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M111 CYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M111 CYJ, 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 M111 CYJ registered?

M111 CYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is M111 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 CYJ shows 12 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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