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X363 BDB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,428 mi
Last recorded167,428 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX363 BDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 167,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 167,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 166,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 166,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 165,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 164,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 164,033 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 163,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 162,361 miles

Central Rear Oil leak differential leaking

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion boot floor corroded but not within the 30 cm radius of a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion boot floor corroded but not within the 30 cm radius of a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 161,326 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 149,510 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slight leak nsf shock (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 149,510 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slight leak nsf shock (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 138,962 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 127,566 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 127,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 115,585 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,817 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,087 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,804 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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X363 BDB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X363 BDB, 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 X363 BDB registered?

X363 BDB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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