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X700 JOH

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,439 mi
Last recorded76,439 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX700 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 76,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 73,890 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight flicker

Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,740 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 67,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 50,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,169 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,259 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 43,991 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,722 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,000 miles

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

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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X700 JOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X700 JOH, 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

How do I check the history of X700 JOH?

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What year was X700 JOH registered?

X700 JOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is X700 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X700 JOH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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