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HLZ 4808

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,564 mi
Last recorded66,564 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 4808
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,160 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,056 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak

noise from n/s/f top mount

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,762 miles

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

noise from n/s/f top mount but no movement

Fail 12 Jul 2016 58,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

noise from n/s/f top mount but no movement

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,525 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 53,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,984 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 52,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 51,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,892 miles

n/s/f outer edge on tyre worn

Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,892 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/f outer edge on tyre worn

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,717 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 42,022 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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HLZ 4808 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLZ 4808, 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 HLZ 4808 registered?

HLZ 4808 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is HLZ 4808 safe to buy?

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