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H12 KHH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,628 mi
Last recorded118,628 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 KHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,628 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 118,628 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,540 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 111,539 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 111,539 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 107,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,508 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,116 miles

front bumper valance has slight damage on offside.

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,146 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 85,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak from engine area

front spoiler damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak from engine area

front spoiler damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,407 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 83,407 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,581 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 81,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,469 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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H12 KHH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 H12 KHH, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H12 KHH registered?

H12 KHH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is H12 KHH safe to buy?

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