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W353 UFA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 UFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 120,195 miles

parking brake lever/cables sticking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,788 miles

Both front coil springs rusty

Centre exhaust box rusty

Front And Rear brake discs lipped

O/s/r fuel pipe rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2015 115,358 miles

Wear to o/s/f tyre (inner/outer edges)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 111,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 109,254 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 107,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,836 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 104,831 miles

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

EML Light on

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear suspension coil spring

Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 99,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,136 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 67,398 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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W353 UFA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 W353 UFA, 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 W353 UFA registered?

W353 UFA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W353 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 UFA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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