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A11 CHO

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,032 mi
Last recorded126,032 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 CHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 126,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 125,910 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 125,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,077 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,552 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,724 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,620 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,460 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 108,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 107,097 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,670 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 104,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 103,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,983 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 100,413 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 100,413 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,726 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

P.A.S pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bald on edges

high level stop lamp partly working

nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2008 95,368 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres balding on edges

front drag link rubbers split

front tramp bar bushes split

high level stop lamp partly working

Fail 9 Dec 2008 95,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres balding on edges

front drag link rubbers split

front tramp bar bushes split

high level stop lamp partly working

Pass 21 Dec 2007 87,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 82,285 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 75,111 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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A11 CHO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A11 CHO, 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.

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A11 CHO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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