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ML62 DWG

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,230 mi
Last recorded53,230 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 DWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 53,230 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,316 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 50,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,718 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bad wear to inner edges 255/35/19

Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r bad wear to inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bad wear to inner edges 255/35/19

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,130 miles

advice all 4 tyres worn low on inside edges very little tread showing

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 DWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

ML62 DWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is ML62 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 DWG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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