MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
bonnet waring light on
both front brake discs worn
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
bonnet waring light on
both front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/side front wheel outer edge slightly damaged
srs light on
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/side front wheel outer edge slightly damaged
srs light on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front tension bar securing bolt missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S12 NEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S12 NEO, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S12 NEO registered?
S12 NEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2003.
Is S12 NEO safe to buy?
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