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P14 BAJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,245 mi
Last recorded70,245 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 BAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 70,245 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 58,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,533 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 45,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 36,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,160 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,266 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 31,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,852 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 28,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,215 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,533 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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P14 BAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P14 BAJ, 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 P14 BAJ registered?

P14 BAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is P14 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P14 BAJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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