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X472 GPO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 116,735 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust box becoming corroded

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox2-3mm+disc showing some wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,703 miles

rear exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 113,789 miles

antiroll bar bushes becoming worn

Pass 3 May 2011 111,097 miles

nearside front tyre cut on rim protector

Fail 3 May 2011 111,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre cut on rim protector

Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,894 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 102,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 96,162 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Oct 2008 96,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,188 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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X472 GPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X472 GPO, 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 X472 GPO registered?

X472 GPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X472 GPO safe to buy?

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