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YY62 KFR

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,181 mi
Last recorded41,181 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 KFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 41,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 40,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,194 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 39,194 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,269 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 30,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,090 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 26,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,271 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 16,765 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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YY62 KFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY62 KFR, 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 YY62 KFR registered?

YY62 KFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is YY62 KFR safe to buy?

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