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YX62 YJU

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,725 mi
Last recorded112,725 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 112,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 112,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % left low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 108,163 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,563 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,972 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,571 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,422 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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YX62 YJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX62 YJU, 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 YX62 YJU registered?

YX62 YJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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