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X213 YBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,770 mi
Last recorded72,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX213 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 72,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,962 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 64,850 miles

All four tyres are just starting to scrub on edges and crack and perish

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 62,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 59,865 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,851 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rattle from cat convertors

Pass 28 May 2015 58,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,037 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in steering system

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2011 52,157 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering system

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 51,074 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres perishing

front wiper blade smearing

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly

rear fuel hose splitting

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 51,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres perishing

front wiper blade smearing

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly

rear fuel hose splitting

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,340 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,317 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 1 Dec 2006 46,227 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 42,708 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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X213 YBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X213 YBD, 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 X213 YBD registered?

X213 YBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X213 YBD safe to buy?

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