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W212 DMC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,599 mi
Last recorded115,599 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,599 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 115,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking from pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,855 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 104,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,101 miles

E.M.L LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED & MOUNTING MISSING

SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT ON

Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,101 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED & MOUNTING MISSING

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,481 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 24 Aug 2009 61,247 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

occasional smell of petrol around filter area.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,124 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

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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W212 DMC 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 73.3%.

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 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 W212 DMC, 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 W212 DMC registered?

W212 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W212 DMC safe to buy?

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