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SL62 BYE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,819 mi
Last recorded59,819 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 59,819 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 58,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 50,650 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,022 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 48,022 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/35zr19 96y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 39,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing 285/30zr19 98w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/35zr19 96y xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 23,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 23,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 13,512 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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SL62 BYE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL62 BYE, 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

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What year was SL62 BYE registered?

SL62 BYE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is SL62 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 BYE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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