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E12 CAC

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,447 mi
Last recorded49,447 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 CAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 49,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 48,843 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 48,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,625 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,698 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,379 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,072 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,473 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,073 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,396 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 34,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre's cracking on sidewalls.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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E12 CAC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 E12 CAC, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E12 CAC registered?

E12 CAC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E12 CAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 CAC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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