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F8 MNL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 MNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 88,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,446 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,557 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 82,557 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,742 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 74,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,842 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,809 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 55,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,229 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 43,208 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 40,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F8 MNL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F8 MNL, 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 F8 MNL registered?

F8 MNL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is F8 MNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 MNL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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