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1215 JH

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,746 mi
Last recorded56,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1215 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,746 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 56,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 52,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2024 47,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,648 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 61,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/35ZR19 P zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 33,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 31,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 13,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,795 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 9,930 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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1215 JH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 1215 JH, 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 1215 JH registered?

1215 JH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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