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W662 OFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,496 mi
Last recorded70,496 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW662 OFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose ferrules rusting

exhaust system rusty

n/s rear tyre on 2mm tread

o/s rear brace bar rusty

o/s rear tyre on 3mm tread

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes starting to rust

wing liners fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,651 miles

both front shock absorbers getting rusty.

both rear brake hose ferules getting rusty.

both rear shock absorbers getting rusty.

both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edges.

exhaust system getting in poor condition.

fuel pipes under vehicle getting rusty.

rear c.v boots starting to perish slightly.

slight movement in both front wheels.

some brake pipes starting to get rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,007 miles

chip in n/s headlamp

exhaust middle box rusty

number plates getting in poor condtion

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,910 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,287 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,287 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,351 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT FOOT BRAKE

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,393 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,646 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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W662 OFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W662 OFM, 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 W662 OFM registered?

W662 OFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W662 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W662 OFM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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