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X468 BGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,335 mi
Last recorded96,335 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 BGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2026 96,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,333 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 95,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,948 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 93,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s front indicators including the side indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,534 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inner tread shoulders and main tread area worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,210 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner tread shoulder

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 50,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,659 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 49,659 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 46,557 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 46,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 43,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,070 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 31,716 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight cracking in nearside rear tyres

Fail 29 Dec 2007 18,318 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 18,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,936 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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X468 BGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X468 BGU, 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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X468 BGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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