MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,901 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ABS module under bonnet insecure.
Centre stop lamp not working.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
ABS module under bonnet insecure.
Centre stop lamp not working.
Exhaust front pipe bracket broken, system adequately supported.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate slightly discoloured on no.4
object in swept area of front windscreen (removed)
oil leaks around engine/gearbox areas
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A12 HHH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 HHH, 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 28 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 HHH registered?
A12 HHH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is A12 HHH safe to buy?
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