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X176 NBE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,357 mi
Last recorded70,357 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX176 NBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,132 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,041 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,247 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 52,977 miles

same as before

Fail 11 May 2006 52,977 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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X176 NBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X176 NBE, 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 X176 NBE registered?

X176 NBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X176 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X176 NBE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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