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A5 HAK

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,096 mi
Last recorded61,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 61,096 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,376 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 56,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 52,120 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 47,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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Fail 5 Jan 2022 42,732 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise alignment

Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,235 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 26,462 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,059 miles

Nearside Front side wall of tyre has cuts in it

Offside Rear side wall of tyre has cuts in it

Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,546 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 13,954 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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A5 HAK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 33,098 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 A5 HAK, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 HAK registered?

A5 HAK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is A5 HAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 HAK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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