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P21 CHR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 CHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 96,409 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 96,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2025 91,325 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 91,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both tyres have bulge's 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 87,483 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Limit is 0.20 % fail at 0.54% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 85,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 81,838 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 79,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 79,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 74,379 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 74,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,693 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,147 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,720 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,229 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,491 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,699 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washer warning lamp on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

washer warning lamp on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,054 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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P21 CHR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P21 CHR, 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 P21 CHR registered?

P21 CHR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is P21 CHR safe to buy?

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