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P12 GMD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,912 mi
Last recorded44,912 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 GMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,912 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,724 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORROIDED

Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,054 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,409 miles

front brake pad wear low

rear tyre wear low and worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,476 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,984 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre brake light not working

dampness around rear diff

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,715 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat backrest not releasing

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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P12 GMD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P12 GMD, 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 P12 GMD registered?

P12 GMD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is P12 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 GMD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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