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W87 MBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,503 mi
Last recorded52,503 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,503 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 52,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,085 miles

hi level light in boot inoperative

Fail 4 Apr 2008 42,442 miles

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

Offside front tyre - slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,442 miles

Offside front tyre - slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,649 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W87 MBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W87 MBD, 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 W87 MBD registered?

W87 MBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W87 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W87 MBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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