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X254 KDW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,391 mi
Last recorded61,391 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 KDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 61,391 miles

Rear Exhaust system corrosion back box

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covered wax oil

Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,188 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,649 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 May 2023 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 58,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 57,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 56,209 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear hand brake only just passed brake test and needs adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn front wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,259 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play n/s and o/s front wheel bearing (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre inner side wall spiting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

advice exhaust rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,364 miles

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

advice exhaust rusted

Fail 31 May 2014 50,364 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advice exhaust rusted

Pass 22 May 2013 45,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,452 miles

advice n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and n/s inner side wall worn

advice n/s and o/s front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,513 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongey

corrosion to power steering pipes

front and rear susp corroded

tax disc out of date

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,366 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,626 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,606 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n.s/r tyre under inflated

service brake travel with servo

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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X254 KDW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X254 KDW, 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 X254 KDW registered?

X254 KDW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X254 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X254 KDW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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