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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

A12 PFGMOT history

A12 PFG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
135,811 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 PFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 PFG was last recorded at 135,811 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,161 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
650 miles
Average per year
3,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,811 miles
  • 2023 – 135,161 miles
  • 2022 – 134,548 miles
  • 2021 – 133,519 miles
  • 2020 – 132,530 miles
  • 2019 – 129,681 miles
  • 2018 – 127,621 miles
  • 2017 – 126,236 miles
  • 2016 – 123,783 miles
  • 2015 – 120,316 miles
  • 2014 – 120,215 miles
  • 2013 – 119,762 miles
  • 2011 – 114,796 miles
  • 2010 – 113,533 miles
  • 2009 – 106,204 miles
  • 2008 – 90,034 miles
  • 2007 – 73,031 miles
  • 2006 – 64,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,811 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,811 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,811 miles
    Test number
    175750868537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,161 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,161 miles
    Test number
    652646482308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,548 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,548 miles
    Test number
    948978858419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,519 miles
    Test number
    726690314536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,519 miles (+989)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,519 miles
    Test number
    910858440957
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,530 miles (+2,849)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,530 miles
    Test number
    473199599495
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass129,681 miles (+2,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    111554845057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,621 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,621 miles
    Test number
    524717140751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,236 miles (+2,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,236 miles
    Test number
    399426856927
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension strut has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass123,783 miles (+3,467)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,783 miles
    Test number
    974734578147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drag link ball joint gaiter splitting
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe corroded

  11. Pass120,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    809189215162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail120,316 miles (+101)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    187012715181
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of age.

  13. Fail120,215 miles (+453)6 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,215 miles
    Test number
    348627254164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAll four brake discs are corroded
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections are corroded
    • NoteCentre stoplamp not working
    • NoteUnder bonnet soundproofing is falling to fits and falling into the engine bay causing a possible fire risk

  14. Pass119,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,762 miles
    Test number
    609053803095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail119,762 miles (+4,966)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,762 miles
    Test number
    167432103496
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass114,796 miles (+57)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,796 miles
    Test number
    295159371107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Fail114,739 miles (+1,206)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,739 miles
    Test number
    657714671143
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass113,533 miles (+7,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,533 miles
    Test number
    143647200214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass106,204 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    483437799143
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil warning light on

  20. Fail106,204 miles (+16,170)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    700117399197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil warning light on

  21. Pass90,034 miles (+17,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,034 miles
    Test number
    794456508206
    • NoteAdvise rear brake service

  22. Pass73,031 miles (+8,950)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,031 miles
    Test number
    702928987170
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has slight damage to side wall
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r bottom bush
    • NoteVery slight exhaust blow from mid section joint
    • NoteWiper leaves slight smear on screen

  23. Pass64,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    703726406285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 PFG

Does A12 PFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 PFG expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 PFG?
The MOT on A12 PFG expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 PFG done?
A12 PFG was recorded at 135,811 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 3,927 miles a year.
Has A12 PFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 PFG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 PFG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 PFG find?
A12 PFG passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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