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X319 HLM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,400 mi
Last recorded61,400 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX319 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 61,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 61,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 61,097 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire bonnet shield (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,392 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 60,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 59,997 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 59,997 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 59,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 58,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,135 miles

Small amount of play in steering linkage.

Fail 6 Feb 2021 58,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Small amount of play in steering linkage.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,477 miles

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 57,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre age cracking,and side wall damage

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,100 miles

BOTHH FRONT TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,682 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,412 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,299 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 37,279 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty on edges

some metal brake pipes pitted

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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X319 HLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X319 HLM, 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 X319 HLM registered?

X319 HLM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X319 HLM safe to buy?

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