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CHC 111

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,193 mi
Last recorded75,193 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHC 111
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 75,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 75,155 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,093 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,721 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,609 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,805 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and abs mounting bracket (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch and boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and abs mounting bracket (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch and boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear silencer mountings split

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,935 miles

surface corrosion on rear exhaust section

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,572 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,694 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2009 62,743 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,985 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,982 miles

Oil leak

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 111 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 CHC 111, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of CHC 111?

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What year was CHC 111 registered?

CHC 111 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is CHC 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHC 111 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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