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W449 XCY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,812 mi
Last recorded19,812 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 XCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 19,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 19,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 19,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 19,353 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 19,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 18,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 18,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 18,688 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,465 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspentions

Pass 25 May 2017 18,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,786 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 17,358 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,891 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,122 miles

Slight corrosion on surfaces of rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disc's pitted and corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,848 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

o\s\f indcator lens sligth damage

wiper worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,950 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,048 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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W449 XCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W449 XCY, 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 W449 XCY registered?

W449 XCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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