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W263 UHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,947 mi
Last recorded73,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,947 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 73,947 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,695 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,745 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,793 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 67,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust section starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal starting to perish and split

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,479 miles

centre exhaust section starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal starting to perish and split

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,700 miles

brake pedal a little spongy

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes to flexibles

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,168 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,608 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,093 miles

front brake pads getting low.

offside headlight glass damaged.

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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W263 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W263 UHK, 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 W263 UHK registered?

W263 UHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W263 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 UHK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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