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AV62 FFY

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,628 mi
Last recorded44,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 44,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 42,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 39,774 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 39,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2022 37,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 34,795 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,060 miles

Nearside Front windscreen damaged in zone b less than 40mm

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 29,798 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 29,796 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,611 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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AV62 FFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV62 FFY, 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 AV62 FFY registered?

AV62 FFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AV62 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 FFY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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