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TSB 3

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,166 mi
Last recorded101,166 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSB 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,965 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 99,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,106 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,849 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 96,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall slightly bulged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,548 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 57,547 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 48,404 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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TSB 3 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TSB 3, 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

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What year was TSB 3 registered?

TSB 3 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is TSB 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSB 3 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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