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SL62 BOB

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,400 mi
Last recorded94,400 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 90,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,890 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,451 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,424 miles

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

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

oil misting around engine right side

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel has been welded

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

service over due light on

Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,906 miles

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

slight misting of oil front of engine

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,755 miles

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

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

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

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

non run flat tyres fitted to rear

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,640 miles

Both rear tyres worn edges

Nearside front tyre slightly worn edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 42,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut inside edges (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres worn edges

Nearside front tyre slightly worn edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

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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SL62 BOB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SL62 BOB, 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 SL62 BOB registered?

SL62 BOB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is SL62 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 BOB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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