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NCZ 9173

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,003 mi
Last recorded111,003 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCZ 9173
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 111,003 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 110,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,669 miles

corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 109,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 108,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal around lower wheel arch has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 108,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal around lower wheel arch has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,348 miles

Both rear damper casings significantly corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,188 miles

Advise rust appearing at o/s outer sill

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 65,695 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,429 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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NCZ 9173 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NCZ 9173, 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 NCZ 9173 registered?

NCZ 9173 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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