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AJ12 SWK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,971 mi
Last recorded37,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 35,818 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,839 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,519 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 31,499 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,990 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 23,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,973 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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AJ12 SWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ12 SWK, 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 AJ12 SWK registered?

AJ12 SWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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