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RE62 UWK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,566 mi
Last recorded55,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 UWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 55,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 55,042 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cats fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard both centre (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 54,726 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 54,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,364 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,451 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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RE62 UWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE62 UWK, 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 RE62 UWK?

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What year was RE62 UWK registered?

RE62 UWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is RE62 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 UWK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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