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RV62 NOU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,388 mi
Last recorded46,388 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 NOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 46,388 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 46,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,583 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 39,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 35,817 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 35,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 29,155 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 29,155 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,656 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,233 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Windscreen cracked, not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,090 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 20,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,990 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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RV62 NOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV62 NOU, 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 RV62 NOU registered?

RV62 NOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is RV62 NOU safe to buy?

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