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R12 HSL

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,071 mi
Last recorded119,071 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 119,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 117,949 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 115,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,253 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,199 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 108,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,589 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,259 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 103,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,213 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 89,949 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 89,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,949 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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R12 HSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 R12 HSL, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R12 HSL registered?

R12 HSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R12 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 HSL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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