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W199 RTR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,105 mi
Last recorded172,105 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 RTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 172,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 172,067 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension surface rust

Pass 20 Jun 2019 168,417 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded and rear fuel lines ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 168,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded and rear fuel lines ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 164,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and offside frontpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at diff pinion housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 164,258 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous hose is cracking when moved (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced affected by stop lamp and position lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced affected by operation of indicator and brake lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced affected by stop lamp and indicator (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage deformed track rod adjuster bar has been overheated an holed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous hose is cracking when moved (1.1.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and offside frontpipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable track adjuster bar has been heated but is serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at diff pinion housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 158,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 158,543 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,689 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 136,569 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 136,566 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust rear section heavily corroded

advise near side rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2014 123,642 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust rear section heavily corroded

advise near side rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2013 115,200 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 115,200 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 111,640 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 111,640 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 107,876 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 107,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,450 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,155 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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W199 RTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W199 RTR, 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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W199 RTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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