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RNA 1

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,033 mi
Last recorded74,033 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNA 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,033 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,588 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre balding on inner shoulder

baffles loose in centre exhaust boxes

Fail 29 Oct 2015 71,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre balding on inner shoulder

baffles loose in centre exhaust boxes

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,545 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 6,005 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 6,005 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

incorrect emblem on rear boot not asl500

light on dashbored not working on speedo meter

rear window not clear vision faded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,112 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 48,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,745 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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RNA 1 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 RNA 1, 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 RNA 1 registered?

RNA 1 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is RNA 1 safe to buy?

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