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M1 OJS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,950 mi
Last recorded95,950 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 OJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 95,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 89,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,302 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 83,300 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,278 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,418 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise backbox slight deteriated

advise slight oil leak of rear diff

Pass 8 Feb 2014 73,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise gearbox sump slight oil leak

advise rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,017 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 67,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,944 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

bonnet insolation

rear break discs corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear discs rusty/pitted

Fail 11 Jan 2011 59,035 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear discs rusty/pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f indcator starting to show white light

n/s/f tyre outer side wall has cuts but not to cords

stone chip in windscreen zone b

Fail 11 Jan 2010 57,868 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f indcator starting to show white light

n/s/f tyre outer side wall has cuts but not to cords

stone chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,485 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 56,480 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,737 miles

n/s/f trailing arm has slight play. o/s/f has slight play in wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,863 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,593 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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M1 OJS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M1 OJS, 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 M1 OJS registered?

M1 OJS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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