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W42 EAW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,982 mi
Last recorded155,982 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2021 155,982 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,773 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 150,660 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 144,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 142,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 141,335 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 140,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 130,458 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 124,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 117,790 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 111,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 102,629 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 95,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,437 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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W42 EAW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W42 EAW, 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 W42 EAW registered?

W42 EAW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W42 EAW safe to buy?

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