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W838 NWF

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,532 mi
Last recorded151,532 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 NWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 151,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 150,529 miles

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sill, arches and suspension components

plastic covers covering inspectable items

Fail 12 Jul 2023 150,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sill, arches and suspension components

plastic covers covering inspectable items

Pass 17 May 2022 147,776 miles

exhaust back box weld blowing slightly

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2021 142,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust blowing slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 138,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,782 miles

Rear boot corners corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 133,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot corners carrodded and holed

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 131,564 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 131,564 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 129,551 miles

exhaust rusty

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes heavily greased

diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension bushes perrished

Pass 21 May 2012 107,049 miles

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

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

brake and fuel pipes heavily painted

temp exhaust repair

washers weak

Pass 4 May 2011 104,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,165 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,606 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,953 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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W838 NWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W838 NWF, 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 W838 NWF registered?

W838 NWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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