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H12 RFL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,706 mi
Last recorded87,706 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 RFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,143 miles

Offside Front wing slightly damaged but not consider as sharp edges

Offside Rear lamp case damaged but not reduced the light

misting of oil in engine area

rear diff slightly leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,144 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,477 miles

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,280 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,330 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 81,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,629 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 75,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2006 69,160 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 RFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

H12 RFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is H12 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 RFL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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