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X288 WLS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 WLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,630 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 48,619 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,630 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,910 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,595 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,746 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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X288 WLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X288 WLS, 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

How do I check the history of X288 WLS?

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What year was X288 WLS registered?

X288 WLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X288 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 WLS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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