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SA62 BPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,888 mi
Last recorded103,888 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 BPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 103,888 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,471 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 85,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 65,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,277 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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SA62 BPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA62 BPZ, 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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SA62 BPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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