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X453 HRK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,239 mi
Last recorded88,239 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 HRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,962 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre valve stem perished

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,758 miles

rear exhaust box bracket loose and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 87,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,750 miles

all four jacking points got slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,392 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,398 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 85,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f outer seat trim insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2011 72,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f outer seat trim insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,261 miles

Both nearside tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,755 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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X453 HRK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X453 HRK, 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 X453 HRK registered?

X453 HRK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X453 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X453 HRK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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