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V428 XJO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 62,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,819 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,386 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,671 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,532 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 49,532 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,082 miles

small hole in osf indicator lens but not showing white

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,668 miles

Play in both rear lower hub supports joints

Rubber boots on both rear lower hub support joints split

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,665 miles

front tyres starting to crack

rear tyres starting to crack

slight oil leak from transmission

steering damper leaking oil

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,963 miles

Small cuts in outer wall of N/S/R tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 3,932 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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V428 XJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V428 XJO, 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

How do I check the history of V428 XJO?

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What year was V428 XJO registered?

V428 XJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V428 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V428 XJO shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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