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Q344ACF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,479 mi
Last recorded66,479 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ344ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,479 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 66,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 66,425 miles

All tyres cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

suspension light on

Pass 14 May 2014 66,335 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 66,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,144 miles

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords exposed

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

Pass 10 Apr 2010 65,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 61,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,408 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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Q344ACF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Q344ACF, 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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How do I check the history of Q344ACF?

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What year was Q344ACF registered?

Q344ACF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is Q344ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q344ACF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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