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W658 FOW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,150 mi
Last recorded54,150 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 FOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,150 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 54,085 miles

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function all four shock absorbers have no rebound or dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

various suspension items showing visible corrosion not affecting strength or performance

Pass 21 Apr 2018 53,017 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension very hard

Fail 14 Mar 2018 52,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have damage to the outer side walls

front and rear brake pipes corroded

strongly advise front and rear suspension self leveling possible fault very hard and bouncy

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,412 miles

front number plate deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,990 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,202 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,626 miles

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

Inner edges of both rear tyres worn

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,692 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 39,625 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,625 miles

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

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

Slight damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,614 miles

oil leak

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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W658 FOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W658 FOW, 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 W658 FOW registered?

W658 FOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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