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W693 XOB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,051 mi
Last recorded93,051 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 XOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 92,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,848 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to mist

slight perishing to both rear brake hoses

Fail 13 Jul 2019 89,848 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorbers starting to mist

slight perishing to both rear brake hoses

Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 88,254 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2016 88,254 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 87,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 86,768 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,127 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 82,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 80,583 miles

wiper blade in poor condition, front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2010 77,599 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 75,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 75,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2008 72,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 72,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 69,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 65,198 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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W693 XOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W693 XOB, 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

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What year was W693 XOB registered?

W693 XOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W693 XOB safe to buy?

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