CarVerify

Free Car Check

A12 WRP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,035 mi
Last recorded133,035 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 133,035 miles

o/s centre floor is corroded fuel line has been repaired exuast i repaired

Pass 8 Aug 2024 132,707 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 132,701 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 131,540 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 131,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind wheel excessively corroded within 30cm of braking component (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

rubber fuel pipes all cracked and perished but not leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,213 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive auto gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded deteriorated

Offside Rear under valence corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch rusted

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 130,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive auto gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded deteriorated

Offside Rear under valence corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch rusted

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 124,387 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 124,384 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,300 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 121,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded and coated in grease

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded and coated in grease

slight play in the steering

slight surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2012 114,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

slight play in the steering

Fail 16 Nov 2012 114,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to steel power steering pipes

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroded/worn on inner faces

fuel pipes front to back corroding

gearbox sump corroded

general corrosion under vehicle consistant with being stood

nearside front indicator side repeater water ingress in lens

nearside rear fog lamp out

power steering box fluid leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 108,751 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 108,675 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 99,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A12 WRP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 WRP?

You can check the full history of A12 WRP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A12 WRP registered?

A12 WRP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A12 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 WRP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 WRP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A12 WRP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.