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W411 KJL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,513 mi
Last recorded153,513 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW411 KJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 153,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp damaged

Pass 13 May 2019 134,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 134,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,775 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,774 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45-17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45-17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,232 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2014 86,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 77,965 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,925 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 51,559 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 51,553 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 40,546 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

slight play both front wheel bearings

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,689 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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W411 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W411 KJL, 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 W411 KJL registered?

W411 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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