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ML62 DVP

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,315 mi
Last recorded48,315 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 DVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 48,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 46,372 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))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 46,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in balljoint on bottom arm (Spring link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 37,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nsr wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,485 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 31,485 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 28,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 23,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 15,799 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,648 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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ML62 DVP 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 ML62 DVP, 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 ML62 DVP registered?

ML62 DVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is ML62 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 DVP 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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