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V55 AJE

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,449 mi
Last recorded30,449 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 AJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 30,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 29,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 29,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 26,848 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 25,462 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 25,462 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 23,837 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2019 23,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s + n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

o/s + n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2018 20,783 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 17,925 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 9,151 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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V55 AJE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V55 AJE, 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 V55 AJE registered?

V55 AJE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is V55 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 AJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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