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W59 NUF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 NUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 84,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,779 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 74,779 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,163 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 73,163 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,969 miles

diff oil leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

diff oil leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,359 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,591 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 70,199 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 69,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,051 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced deterioration & corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 57,442 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 57,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 53,277 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/f wing

f/n/s tyre cut but not down to cords

Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,987 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 44,897 miles

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

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

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

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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W59 NUF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W59 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W59 NUF?

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What year was W59 NUF registered?

W59 NUF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W59 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W59 NUF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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