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A12 ABU

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,725 mi
Last recorded147,725 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ABU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 147,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 147,661 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 147,660 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,309 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 147,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,992 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 146,986 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 145,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2015 143,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 142,349 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 142,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 142,147 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 140,974 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 140,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 May 2011 140,108 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 140,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 138,560 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 138,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 132,062 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 113,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 82,978 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 82,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,639 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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A12 ABU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 A12 ABU, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 ABU registered?

A12 ABU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A12 ABU safe to buy?

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