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W272 XGO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 XGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 106,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 106,954 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 106,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,683 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 106,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 105,451 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal STEERING-BOX (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,898 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,360 miles

Bonnet release mechainsm / cable stiff

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

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

Offside front road noise reduction bar, centre bush split

Pass 20 Feb 2010 84,516 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 84,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,681 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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W272 XGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W272 XGO, 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 W272 XGO registered?

W272 XGO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W272 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W272 XGO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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