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X49 FOW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,513 mi
Last recorded79,513 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 FOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 79,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,934 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,934 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,859 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,859 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 65,991 miles

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

light corrosion all discs

Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,667 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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X49 FOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X49 FOW, 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

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What year was X49 FOW registered?

X49 FOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X49 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X49 FOW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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