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A12 XLO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 98,205 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 96,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 95,461 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,785 miles

both rear flexy brake hoses perished

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 90,158 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,845 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box corroding

rear flexy brake hose's perished

Pass 1 May 2014 77,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhuat box corroded

offside wing mirror deteriorated

sill kits fitted

Pass 3 May 2013 77,496 miles

center box corroded

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/ mirror marked

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,727 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,406 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet sound padding has come unstuck

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,598 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,860 miles

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

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

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,355 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 15,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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A12 XLO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 A12 XLO, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 XLO registered?

A12 XLO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is A12 XLO safe to buy?

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