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MIL 5781

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5781
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,370 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 61,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 60,904 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,897 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,954 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 17 Apr 2012 31,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,863 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,445 miles

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

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

Steering Damper weeping Oil (Advice Only)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,193 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 13,300 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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MIL 5781 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MIL 5781, 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 MIL 5781 registered?

MIL 5781 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is MIL 5781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 5781 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MIL 5781 have outstanding finance?

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