MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn
Nearside Rear crack in lamp lense
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear handbrake low
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
undercovers fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn
Nearside Rear crack in lamp lense
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear handbrake low
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
undercovers fitted
undercovers fitted
wear on front disc and pads advise replacement
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
undercovers fitted
wear on front disc and pads advise replacement
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
crack in n/s/r lamp lense
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
crack in n/s/r lamp lense
plastic sill covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
plastic covers along whole length of underside of car
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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C12 MGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 C12 MGW, 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 C12 MGW registered?
C12 MGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2004.
Is C12 MGW safe to buy?
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