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H12 MOT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,273 mi
Last recorded146,273 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 MOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 146,273 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 146,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,816 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 143,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 141,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 138,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 135,849 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 135,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 134,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside front top suspension mounting split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 130,195 miles

Offside front top suspension mounting split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 122,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 112,214 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,559 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2007 105,559 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2006 94,585 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2005 84,733 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 MOT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 MOT, 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 32 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 MOT registered?

H12 MOT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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The MOT history for H12 MOT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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