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PO62 XPY

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,971 mi
Last recorded51,971 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 XPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 51,971 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,725 miles

Offside Front parking light warning on parking light works as it should

Pass 22 Mar 2024 50,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 48,098 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 45,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 44,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,413 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 8,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 1,750 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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PO62 XPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PO62 XPY, 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 PO62 XPY?

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What year was PO62 XPY registered?

PO62 XPY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is PO62 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO62 XPY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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