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W117 FGC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,325 mi
Last recorded69,325 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 69,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 69,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,876 miles

front tyres near limits

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 68,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres cracking and starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2019 68,614 miles

tyres are perishing ,front tyres are worn on edges to limits

Pass 30 May 2018 68,070 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,749 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured O/s & N/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,220 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,067 miles

steering box drop link gaiter deteriated.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 63,168 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,984 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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W117 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W117 FGC, 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 W117 FGC registered?

W117 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2000.

Is W117 FGC safe to buy?

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