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R10 JFL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,469 mi
Last recorded109,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 JFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 109,018 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 108,076 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 99,085 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,027 miles

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 96,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,046 miles

Diff oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Windscreen has light damage

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,548 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 85,476 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2009

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)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,002 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,444 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 45,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R10 JFL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R10 JFL, 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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R10 JFL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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