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W802 URP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,124 mi
Last recorded123,124 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW802 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 123,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rubbers weak/ cracked and perished

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 122,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 122,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 121,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 121,636 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,457 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 121,457 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Bonnet won't open (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 118,696 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 118,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,858 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,110 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 113,950 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front underbody steady bars rubber mounting broken

Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,244 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sill covers

Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp/bas light on

rear fuel pipes corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2012 109,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp/bas light on

rear fuel pipes corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2011 104,504 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 104,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,930 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 76,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,828 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 49,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W802 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W802 URP, 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 W802 URP registered?

W802 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W802 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W802 URP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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