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V8 MSL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,876 mi
Last recorded60,876 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,524 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,520 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,532 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 57,532 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,108 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,944 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 53,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 52,818 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 51,993 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,041 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,392 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,743 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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V8 MSL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 V8 MSL, 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 V8 MSL registered?

V8 MSL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is V8 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 MSL 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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