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YS62 FBU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,511 mi
Last recorded61,511 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 FBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 61,511 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 61,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 60,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,263 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 53,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 46,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,985 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,749 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,687 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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YS62 FBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc 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 YS62 FBU, 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 YS62 FBU registered?

YS62 FBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YS62 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 FBU 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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