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W269 RPO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,234 mi
Last recorded46,234 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 RPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 46,234 miles

All 4 shockabsorber corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuell pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 45,915 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Centre exhaust silencer corroded (Outer skin)

Covers and trims fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil between engine and gearbox

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,244 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fuel cap perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

O/S/F tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,583 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 16 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fuel system ; Fuel cap seal perished

Note ; Suspension heights uneven , suspect front coil springs not a matched pair ?

Suspension ; Rear coil springs corroded at lower mount

Tyres ; n/s/f , secondary tread bald at inner edge , o/a/f secondary tread low inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 43,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 16 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fuel system ; Fuel cap seal perished

Note ; Suspension heights uneven , suspect front coil springs not a matched pair ?

Suspension ; Rear coil springs corroded at lower mount

Tyres ; n/s/f , secondary tread bald at inner edge , o/a/f secondary tread low inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,621 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

some underside components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,580 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,891 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 34,847 miles
Fail 18 May 2012

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2010

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2009

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 22 May 2008 15,369 miles

rear tyres are perishing - require attention!!

Pass 29 May 2007 14,028 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre has cracks on side wall and tread.no cords exposed

rear no plate starting to deteriate

steering damper has negligable effect.no leaks

Pass 26 May 2006 11,467 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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W269 RPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W269 RPO, 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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W269 RPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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