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BX54 BPU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,070 mi
Last recorded96,070 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 96,070 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 96,070 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 93,901 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2017 93,769 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,536 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 76,148 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,532 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and starting to perish and small cuts in walls

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,423 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 22 Jul 2009 34,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,387 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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BX54 BPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BX54 BPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX54 BPU registered?

BX54 BPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is BX54 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX54 BPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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