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YD62 PZK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,611 mi
Last recorded36,611 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 PZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 36,611 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 36,105 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 34,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,675 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 27,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,386 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,453 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 18,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 13,839 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2016 13,839 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,689 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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YD62 PZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc 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 YD62 PZK, 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 YD62 PZK registered?

YD62 PZK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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