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RX62 LYC

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,244 mi
Last recorded100,244 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX62 LYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 100,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,191 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,409 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 58,184 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Wheel has been previously welded/repaired and is showing a fracture within weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,893 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,468 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,812 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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RX62 LYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RX62 LYC, 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 RX62 LYC registered?

RX62 LYC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is RX62 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX62 LYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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