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PSB 12

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,441 mi
Last recorded102,441 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSB 12
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,441 miles

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

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

both sides front lower arm bushes in poor condition

engine oil leak? oil light on

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,516 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 51,516 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear temporary use wheel fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2005 40,873 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 40,871 miles

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

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

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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PSB 12 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PSB 12, 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

How do I check the history of PSB 12?

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What year was PSB 12 registered?

PSB 12 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is PSB 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSB 12 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PSB 12 have outstanding finance?

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