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W258 HES

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,610 mi
Last recorded87,610 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 HES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 87,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres getting low

exhaust corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,331 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,250 miles

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)

exhaust corroded

windscreen chipped/scratched

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,529 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,779 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,530 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,978 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,239 miles

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,898 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,554 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 49,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,898 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 3,389 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W258 HES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W258 HES, 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 W258 HES registered?

W258 HES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W258 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W258 HES shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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