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FHL 3

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,981 mi
Last recorded63,981 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHL 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,981 miles

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,905 miles

plastic under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,597 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to fully examine brake pipes partially covered with grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All suspension components slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to fully examine brake pipes partially covered with grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 63,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,808 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,880 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight leak from rear axle

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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FHL 3 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FHL 3, 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 FHL 3 registered?

FHL 3 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 1995.

Is FHL 3 safe to buy?

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