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VU12 RJX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,717 mi
Last recorded57,717 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 57,717 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 57,709 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,462 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,032 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 56,025 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewalls and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewalls and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,079 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,454 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,143 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,306 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,513 miles

Deterioration to inner sidewall nearside front and offside front tyres.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,770 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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VU12 RJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU12 RJX, 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 VU12 RJX registered?

VU12 RJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for VU12 RJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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