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M122 VCH

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,467 mi
Last recorded103,467 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM122 VCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 103,467 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 103,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,466 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 103,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,126 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear flexy brake hoses perished

undercarriage slightly corroded

various bake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 100,451 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear flexy brake hoses perished

undercarriage slightly corroded

various bake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,236 miles

Advise exhaust mounting rubber broken at centre of exhaust but system still supported with remaining rubbers

Advise nearside front shock absorber shaft or seal possibly dry as some noise when rotated / moved

Advise offside front under body brace bar centre rubber mounting missing

Advise slight perishing to edge of fuel cap seal but still seals effectively

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside ball joint on section that steering damper attaches to (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mounting of absorber / strut (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount of absorber / strut (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,287 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 84,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 73,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 70,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 64,064 miles

brake pipe ferrules rusting,exhaust rubber mounts perishing,pas pipe rusting

Pass 31 May 2007 62,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,967 miles

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

damp stain on fuel pump no leak found

Pass 7 Jul 2005 56,490 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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M122 VCH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M122 VCH, 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 M122 VCH registered?

M122 VCH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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