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A12 XWG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,980 mi
Last recorded49,980 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 49,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 48,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 47,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear upper arms bushes slightly deteriated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2021 45,493 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/r tyre inside wall collapsed and cords exposed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

275/30/19

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear upper arms bushes slightly deteriated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2020 44,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 44,596 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,728 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,992 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 33,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Battery light in on

Bootlid cannot be opend

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

no acese to fule cap

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,181 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,160 miles

water in both mirror repeaters

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,655 miles

both front tyres low at edges

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,741 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,250 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 XWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWG, 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 22 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 XWG registered?

A12 XWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is A12 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 XWG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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