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AY62 ZUA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ZUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,744 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,826 miles

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 25 Aug 2018 76,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 63,384 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,997 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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AY62 ZUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY62 ZUA, 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 AY62 ZUA registered?

AY62 ZUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is AY62 ZUA safe to buy?

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