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GBF 733

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,018 mi
Last recorded65,018 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBF 733
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,018 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cats breaking up and rattling in exhaust

Pass 31 May 2013 64,867 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,867 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

cats breaking up

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,817 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,816 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wiper blade smearing.

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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GBF 733 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GBF 733, 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 GBF 733 registered?

GBF 733 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is GBF 733 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBF 733 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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