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W941 XHS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,143 mi
Last recorded56,143 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW941 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,143 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 56,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,638 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 55,638 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,098 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,555 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,021 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,079 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2012 45,077 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Dec 2011 45,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,038 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,181 miles

both rear brake disc inner faces showing signs of uneven wear

excessive park brake travel

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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W941 XHS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W941 XHS, 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 W941 XHS registered?

W941 XHS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W941 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W941 XHS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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