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CHC 118

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHC 118
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 103,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front cross member has advanced corrosion

wheel arches have advanced corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2023 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust system rusty

front cross member has advanced corrosion

wheel arches have advanced corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,443 miles

petrol fumes in cabin, no leaks found.

temporary repair carried out to nearside front wing

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,549 miles

exhaust system rusty

nearside front wing has temporary repair

Fail 17 Dec 2020 101,529 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system rusty

temporary repair carried out to nearside front wing

Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,386 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,576 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Temporary repair carried out to nearside front wing

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,271 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside front wing has advanced corrossion

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,239 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside front wing has advanced corrossion

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Oil leak heavy ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Oil leak heavy ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,531 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 89,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 88,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 87,166 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 87,166 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust section rusty

Pass 11 May 2011 85,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 83,367 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 80,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 78,058 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 78,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 70,281 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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CHC 118 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 CHC 118, 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 CHC 118 registered?

CHC 118 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is CHC 118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHC 118 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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