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X448 FUY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,449 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 27 May 2017 66,369 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 65,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 65,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,815 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 65,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,116 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,213 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 56,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

front tyres going out of shape

n/s/f tyre feathering badly on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges and l;ow on tread

parking brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,887 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,541 miles

nail in tyre

rear exhaust is corroded

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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X448 FUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X448 FUY, 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 X448 FUY?

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What year was X448 FUY registered?

X448 FUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X448 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X448 FUY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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