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W438 BKN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,310 mi
Last recorded54,310 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 54,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,370 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 44,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,162 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 36,151 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,208 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 34,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 27,191 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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W438 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W438 BKN, 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 W438 BKN registered?

W438 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W438 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W438 BKN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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