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AF62 XGX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,214 mi
Last recorded61,214 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,214 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 61,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 52,286 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured on inner face (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,742 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 47,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 11 Aug 2022 42,057 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,584 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 37,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,118 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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AF62 XGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AF62 XGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF62 XGX registered?

AF62 XGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AF62 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 XGX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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