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X344 HGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX344 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 95,002 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,243 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion on floor pan

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Connected to the idler. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 86,240 miles

Emissions not tested Part of exhaust is missing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on floor pan

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Connected to the idler. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 81,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,380 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,262 miles

Front Wipers not working on first and second speed

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear number plate just acceptable

Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,260 miles

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

Front Wipers not working on first and second speed

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front bonnet not locking

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear number plate just acceptable

Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box heavily corroded

diff to prop oil leak

n/s bonnet not securing

n/s/r brake pad close to legal limit

rear number plate water ingress

Fail 23 Feb 2017 53,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box heavily corroded

diff to prop oil leak

n/s bonnet not securing

n/s/r brake pad close to legal limit

rear number plate water ingress

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal slightly spongy

underfloor catalytic converters rattling badly

Fail 29 Jan 2016 43,854 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,957 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 38,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L. warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,808 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 31,804 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

wheels badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,204 miles

drivers seat belt inertia mechanism faulty

Fail 22 Oct 2011 25,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers seat belt inertia mechanism faulty

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,597 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,876 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,580 miles

some damage to nearside front indicator lens

Pass 1 Dec 2005 12,888 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

oil leak transmission pan

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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X344 HGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X344 HGJ, 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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X344 HGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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