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VU62 VMW

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,202 mi
Last recorded53,202 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,639 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,043 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 34,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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VU62 VMW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VU62 VMW, 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 VU62 VMW registered?

VU62 VMW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is VU62 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 VMW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU62 VMW have outstanding finance?

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