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185 HLO

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,112 mi
Last recorded106,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185 HLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 106,112 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,815 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 97,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,192 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 80,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 72,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 70,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 64,095 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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185 HLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 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 185 HLO, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 185 HLO registered?

185 HLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 1995.

Is 185 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185 HLO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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