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V961 NRH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,558 mi
Last recorded162,558 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 NRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 162,558 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 162,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 145,268 miles

Nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in a bush

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 139,606 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and low tread depth

Pass 9 Nov 2012 129,634 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 122,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 114,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 93,928 miles

Front and rear number plates stuck onto original /other number plate.

REAR brake pads getting visably low.

Very slight play felt in N/S/F stearing rack joint.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 81,370 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,622 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)

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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V961 NRH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V961 NRH, 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 V961 NRH registered?

V961 NRH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is V961 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V961 NRH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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