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W445 DGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,591 mi
Last recorded150,591 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 150,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2020 146,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 142,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 142,229 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 141,843 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 141,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 135,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear differential

rear exhaust muffler slight corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 110,852 miles

front wiper blade needs attension possible re-new

Pass 5 Mar 2010 103,979 miles

Diff leaking oil

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,530 miles

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

small hole in n/s headlamplens

Fail 5 Mar 2009 95,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small hole in n/s headlamplens

Pass 31 Jan 2008 87,418 miles

both front tyres scuffing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 87,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres scuffing

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 70,782 miles

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

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

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

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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W445 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W445 DGU, 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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W445 DGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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