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C3 JCW

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,564 mi
Last recorded79,564 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,564 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 79,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,282 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose on front of exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 77,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust heat shield loose on front of exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,342 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,303 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes showing signs of surface corossion

Pass 24 Oct 2006 69,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,660 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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C3 JCW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C3 JCW, 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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What year was C3 JCW registered?

C3 JCW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is C3 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 JCW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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