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T121 BOB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,413 mi
Last recorded66,413 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 66,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,898 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 62,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,944 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 May 2016 59,944 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2015 58,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,730 miles

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,442 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,442 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,818 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 49,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,688 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 37,681 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,890 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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T121 BOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T121 BOB, 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 T121 BOB registered?

T121 BOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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